Surgical Technologist - Cardiovascular OR
Location: Lutheran Hospital - Lutheran Health Network
Position Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week, 6:30 AM - 5 PM)
Compensation:
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Sign-On Bonus: Up to $35,000
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Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
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Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and matching 401k).
About the Role
Join the expert surgical team at Lutheran Hospital , specializing in cardiovascular and open-heart procedures. This role involves preparing surgical suites, assisting during complex surgeries, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide top-notch patient care.
Call and Holiday Rotation:
- Required with a 30-minute call response time.
About the Unit
The Cardiovascular OR team provides specialized care for a variety of advanced cardiac and vascular surgeries, including:
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Cardiac Procedures: Coronary artery bypass, heart defect repair, heart valve repair/replacement, ventricular assist device implantation, and mechanical device implantation.
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Vascular Procedures: Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair, endovascular repairs, peripheral vascular treatments, and varicose vein treatment.
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Thoracic Procedures: Lung surgery, tumor removal, esophageal/tracheal surgery, and thoracic aneurysm repair.
No prior cardiovascular/open-heart surgery experience is required, making this a great opportunity for surgical technologists looking to expand their skillset.
Education and Licensure Requirements
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Required Education:
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High school diploma or GED.
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Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or one offered by the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Certification Requirements:
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Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology (NBSTSA) for graduates after July 1, 2009. Certification must be attempted within 3 months of hire and obtained within 6 months (or 12 months post-graduation).
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Maintain 15 continuing education hours annually related to surgical technology.
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BCLS certification at hire or within 30 days (must be maintained).
Preferred Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of CST experience (CV experience is preferred but not required).
Why Join Lutheran Health Network?
As a leader in cardiovascular and surgical care, Lutheran Hospital provides an environment of growth, teamwork, and cutting-edge medical technology. Employees enjoy the opportunity to develop advanced skills while being supported with excellent benefits and professional development resources.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lutheran Health Network is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants.
Apply now to become part of a highly skilled team delivering life-saving care in cardiovascular surgery!
To apply, please email kelsey_luttrell@chs.net
Equal Employment Opportunity
This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.
