CVOR Technologist
Abrazo West Campus
Goodyear, AZ
5x8 hrs, Days
Sign-On Bonus

Position Summary
The Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist (CVOR ST) is
responsible for assisting the physician with advanced tasks during surgical
procedures which include cardiopulmonary bypass/heart-lung machine use,
cardiac assistive devices, and vascular access and interventions. The CVOR ST
must be able to work under high pressure in a fast-paced environment. You will
apply good interpersonal and communication process utilizing verbal and non-
verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a
positive work environment. The position requires the ability to be conscientious,
organized, and orderly and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the
surgeon and patient.

Responsibilities
1. Prepares for surgical procedures by pulling appropriate instruments and
supplies. Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies; ensures good
working order of instruments. Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and

makes minor adjustments or calls biomedical equipment staff. Checks schedule
and plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
2. Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and
other sterile supplies during surgical procedure. Passes instruments and retracts
tissue.
3. Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions
throughout the procedure. Participates in counting sharps, instruments, and
sponges. Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case. Disposes of
sharps and trash appropriately in designated areas.
4. Ensures that all surgeon preference cards are accurate.
5. Assists with OR turnover between cases. Participates in stocking, replenishing
supplies and cleaning operating rooms.
6. Participates in or leads the training and orientation of surgical staff and
students, as assigned.
7. Follows safety procedures regarding medication labeling, appropriate handling
of specimens, appropriate handling of sharps, time-out procedure, radiation and
laser safety, infection control, assembling and disassembling instruments.
8. Is proficient to scrub on at least two surgical specialties.

Minimum education: Surgical technologist certification program
Preferred Education:

Minimum experience: 3-4 years of experience in a surgical technologist role
Preferred experience: 1 year in CVOR setting

Required licenses/certifications: Surgical technologist certification and Basic life
support certification
Hours per week: 40 hours
On call requirement: STAR program

STAR Program Defined:
An employee in the STAR program is guaranteed 80 hours of regular pay. This is for 40 hours of work
hours at the facility and for 80 hours of on-call shifts. Program participation consists of five 8-hr work
shifts and five 16-hour on-call shifts per pay period. For example, each Monday through Friday in a pay period would either consist of on-site work 8-hour shift or a 16 hour on-call shift. Differentials will apply
for hours worked only.