Travel Certified CVOR Surgical Technologist

Job Description

HonorVet Technologies is seeking a travel CVOR Technologist for a travel job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : CVOR Technologist
• Discipline : Allied Health Professional
• Start Date : 01 / 05 / 2026
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 10 hours, days
• Employment Type : Travel

Title : CVOR Surgical Technologist (CST)

Location : Columbus, OH

Duration : 13 weeks

Shift : Day shift – combination of 2×8s and 2×12s (6 : 30 AM–3 : 00 PM and 10 : 30 AM–11 : 00 PM) with call; flexibility required

Job Responsibilities & Requirements :

Perform scrub duties for complex cardiovascular, thoracic, vascular, and general OR procedures.

Support CVOR cases including CABG, EVAR, TEVAR, valve replacements, VAD, and other high-acuity surgeries.

Ensure proper aseptic technique, instrumentation handling, and equipment documentation.

Assist with cardiovascular / thoracic instrumentation and reprocessing.

Respond to emergency and trauma situations in a Level I environment.

Work in a variety of surgical areas (CVOR, general OR, trauma, thoracic).

Participate in call coverage as required.

Required Experience & Skills :

Minimum 5 years CST experience (hard requirement).

At least 2 years dedicated cardiac and vascular experience.

1 year CVOR experience.

1 year experience in a Level I Trauma facility.

Scrub experience required.

Experience with cardiovascular / thoracic instrument reprocessing.

Proficiency in :

CVOR procedures (CABG, EVAR, TEVAR, valve surgeries, etc.)

Vascular procedures (AAA repair, bypass grafts, fistula repair, carotid procedures)

General surgery (appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, thyroidectomy, Whipple)

Thoracic (lung resections, VATS, thoracotomy)

Plastics (abdominoplasty, breast augmentation, flap procedures)

Certifications : BLS required

CST credential required (from an accredited program)

Preferred Skills (Not Required) : \nAdvanced vascular and plastics procedures\nCardiothoracic robotic surgery experience\nAdditional transplant surgery exposure (kidney, liver, heart, lung)\n\nStrong knowledge of : \nAseptic technique\nIsolation precautions\nRadiation and sharps safety\nUniversal protocol / time-out procedures\nSpecimen handling / labeling\nEquipment documentation\n\nEquipment & Technical Skills : \nCase cart management\nCare of scopes and fiber optic equipment\nCell saver\nCrash cart\nVarious drills and electrosurgical equipment\nHigh-level disinfectant handling\nFamiliarity with robotics (preferred for cardiothoracic robotic procedures)

About HonorVet Technologies

HonorVet Technologies : Pioneering Purpose, Empowering Heroes

Founded in 2015, HonorVet Technologies stands as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) , proudly certified by NaVOBA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs . Our mission goes beyond staffing—we are committed to transforming lives by addressing the critical unemployment challenges faced by veterans.

As a Joint Commission-certified clinical staffing agency , we deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare professionals—RNs, LPNs / LVNs, CNAs / CMAs, and NPs—across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, old-age homes, schools, correctional facilities, and more.

At HonorVet, we don't just fill roles; we bridge gaps, uplift communities, and honor the ones who served.

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