Cvor Technician

Job Summary:

The Surgical Services CVOR Technician provides specialized perioperative support in cardiothoracic and general surgery settings. This role involves preparing and assisting during surgical procedures, including cardiovascular/thoracic, general, and laparoscopic cases, with a focus on high-volume and complex surgeries. The technician must be adaptable, quick to learn, and willing to support multiple surgical specialties while maintaining strict adherence to protocols and patient safety standards. The position requires participation in call shifts and weekend coverage.

• Prepare and maintain sterile field and surgical instruments for cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, general, and laparoscopic surgeries.
• Scrub singularly for cardiothoracic cases and float to general OR as needed.
• Assist surgical team during procedures including CABG, AVR, AAA, MVR, valve repairs, VATS, mediastinoscopy, RATS, carotid cutdowns, and laser lead standby.
• Support additional surgical specialties such as OB/GYN, plastic, ENT, urology, robotic, ortho, neuro/crani, and transplant surgeries as preferred.
• Perform flexible endoscope reprocessing; experience with bronchoscopes, EGD scopes, and EBUS is preferred.
• Maintain operating room equipment, supplies, and ensure compliance with infection control standards.
• Participate in call shifts and weekend coverage as required.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary surgical teams to ensure patient safety and optimal surgical outcomes.

• Minimum 1 year of surgical technologist experience.
• BLS certification.
• Valid Washington State license.
• Ability to scrub independently for cardiothoracic surgical cases.
• Willingness to work 4x10 hour day shifts from 06:30 to 17:00.
• Commitment to at least 10 call shifts per month.
• Ability to work 1-2 weekends per month.

• NBSTSA certification preferred.
• Experience with flexible endoscope reprocessing, especially bronchoscopes, EGD scopes, and EBUS.
• Experience supporting a broad range of surgical specialties including robotic and transplant surgeries.
• Quick learner with willingness to assist others in learning.

• Must agree to a minimum of 10 call shifts per month, with call hours from 17:00 to 06:30.
• Weekend coverage required 1-2 weekends per month.
• Position based in a Level II Trauma Center with 571 staffed beds across campuses.
• Scrub color restrictions apply: no reddish orange permitted.
• Charting performed via EPIC system.
• Parking cost covered by the facility.

• Regular schedule consists of four 10-hour day shifts per week, 06:30 to 17:00.
• Call shifts required outside regular hours from 17:00 to 06:30.
• Weekend shifts required 1-2 times per month.