Certified Surgical Tech CVOR
Ascension
- Location
- Onsite (Austin, TX)
- Level
- Mid Level
About the Role
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech for the CVOR department. The role involves providing high-quality surgical support in cardiovascular operating rooms, maintaining sterile fields, and assisting with complex cardiac and vascular procedures to ensure patient safety and optimal clinical outcomes.
Skills
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Disability insurance
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
Perks
- Tuition reimbursement
Full job details
Your future role at a glance
Location: Austin, TX
Facility: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
Department: CVOR
Schedule: PRN | Days
How you'll make an impact in this role
- Deliver high-quality surgical support in fast-paced Cardiovascular Operating Rooms (CVOR), upholding patient safety standards to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.
- Establish and maintain sterile fields, prepping specialized cardiovascular instrumentation, equipment, and supplies in strict compliance with AORN and Joint Commission standards.
- Execute precise patient preparation, positioning, and draping to support direct patient care, surgical accuracy, and procedural flow for complex cardiac cases.
- Provide expert, real-time surgical assistance, anticipating surgeon needs, managing specialized instrumentation, and supporting hemostasis during high-acuity open-heart and vascular procedures.
What minimum qualifications you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- One or more of the following required:
- Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
What additional requirements you'll need
- At least 2 years CST CVOR experience
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.