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Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – CVOR (Days)

Midland, Michigan•Temporary
$50 - $60 hourly
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About the Job
Role Overview
Seeking a highly skilled Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) specializing in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) procedures for a temporary contract assignment in Midland, MI (January 2027 start). The technologist will prepare equipment, maintain the sterile field, anticipate surgeon needs during complex open-heart and CVOR cases, and assist in maintaining accurate counts of instruments, sponges, sharps, and medications.

Key Responsibilities & Clinical Scope:
  • Surgical Instrumentation & Setup: Verify surgeon preference cards; assemble, inspect, and arrange sterile instruments and equipment in a timely manner prior to procedures.
  • Sterile Field Management: Maintain, monitor, and enforce strict sterile processing techniques, recognizing and correcting any breaks in sterility immediately.
  • Intraoperative Assistance: Anticipate surgical team requirements during cardiovascular and general operating room procedures; manage counts of instruments, sponges, sharps, and medications according to health system policy.
  • Equipment Maintenance & Charging: Operate, clean, assemble, and sterilize surgical equipment and disposables; account for supplies to support accurate patient billing.
  • Departmental Flexibility: Float to the General OR as needed during low case volumes, room turnovers, breaks, or to assist with opening rooms.

Qualifications & Candidate Requirements:
  • Experience:
    • Minimum 5+ years of dedicated CVOR experience [REQUIRED].
    • Direct Open-Heart surgery clinical experience [REQUIRED].
    • Prior experience in a Tertiary Care Center and/or designated Level I or Level II Trauma Center [REQUIRED].
  • Certifications & Licensure:
    • Active NBSTSA certification [REQUIRED].
    • Active BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) [REQUIRED].
  • Clinical Documentation: Specialty-specific CVOR Skills Checklist completed within the last 1 year [REQUIRED].
  • Supervisory References: 2 completed supervisory reference forms from within the last 2 years [REQUIRED].
  • Travel & Distance Restrictions: Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius from the facility (Local candidates will not be considered) [REQUIRED].

Schedule & On-Call Structure:
  • Shift Schedule: Variable Day Shift | 4 x 10-hour shifts (40 hours/week guaranteed).
  • Weekend Requirements: Every third weekend rotation.
  • On-Call Requirements: 1 to 2 call nights per week plus every third weekend.

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