Job Description

Job Description

Protouch Staffing is seeking a travel CVOR First Assist for a travel job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVOR First Assist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/28/2025
• Duration: 17 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Position Summary:

The CVOR Surgical Technologist – First Assist is responsible for preparing and maintaining the surgical environment before, during, and after cardiovascular and thoracic procedures. This position requires advanced proficiency in assisting surgeons during highly specialized cardiac surgeries, including ECMO, endovascular, transplant (kidney and liver), laparoscopic, and trauma procedures. The technologist ensures patient safety, maintains sterile technique, and supports the surgical team in delivering high-quality care throughout all operative phases.

Key Responsibilities:

Preoperative Duties:

• Prepare the operating room with appropriate instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for complex cardiac and vascular procedures.
• Verify functionality and sterility of all instruments and devices, including ECMO circuits and endovascular tools.
• Collaborate with the RN and surgical team to confirm patient identity, procedure, and surgical site.

Intraoperative Duties:

• Assist surgeons directly as First Assist, maintaining optimal visibility of the surgical site through retraction, suction, and hemostasis.
• Pass instruments, sutures, and supplies efficiently while maintaining strict aseptic technique.
• Handle and manage cardiovascular grafts, cannulas, prosthetics, and other specialized devices.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team to ensure smooth procedural flow.
• Operate and troubleshoot specialized CVOR equipment as needed.

Postoperative Duties:

• Count and account for all instruments, sponges, and sharps in accordance with policy.
• Clean, decontaminate, and prepare instruments and equipment for sterilization.
• Restock and prepare the room for subsequent cases.
• Assist in maintaining records and documentation per hospital policy.

Safety and Compliance:

• Adhere to all infection control, safety, and surgical asepsis standards.
• Comply with Joint Commission, AORN, and facility-specific guidelines.
• Promote patient advocacy and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program required.
• Two years of experience in a Surgical Technologist role may be accepted in lieu of program completion.

Licensure & Certification:

• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) preferred.
• State licensure (if applicable) required or eligible prior to start date.

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of scrub experience or equivalent relevant experience required.
• Strong background in cardiac and vascular procedures including ECMO, transplant (kidney and liver), endovascular, laparoscopic, and trauma cases required.
• Prior CVOR or tertiary care hospital experience strongly preferred.

Position Summary:\n\nThe CVOR Surgical Technologist – First Assist is responsible for preparing and maintaining the surgical environment before, during, and after cardiovascular and thoracic procedures. This position requires advanced proficiency in assisting surgeons during highly specialized cardiac surgeries, including ECMO, endovascular, transplant (kidney and liver), laparoscopic, and trauma procedures. The technologist ensures patient safety, maintains sterile technique, and supports the surgical team in delivering high-quality care throughout all operative phases.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nPreoperative Duties:\n\nPrepare the operating room with appropriate instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for complex cardiac and vascular procedures.\n\nVerify functionality and sterility of all instruments and devices, including ECMO circuits and endovascular tools.\n\nCollaborate with the RN and surgical team to confirm patient identity, procedure, and surgical site.\n\nIntraoperative Duties:\n\nAssist surgeons directly as First Assist, maintaining optimal visibility of the surgical site through retraction, suction, and hemostasis.\n\nPass instruments, sutures, and supplies efficiently while maintaining strict aseptic technique.\n\nHandle and manage cardiovascular grafts, cannulas, prosthetics, and other specialized devices.\n\nAnticipate the needs of the surgical team to ensure smooth procedural flow.\n\nOperate and troubleshoot specialized CVOR equipment as needed.\n\nPostoperative Duties:\n\nCount and account for all instruments, sponges, and sharps in accordance with policy.\n\nClean, decontaminate, and prepare instruments and equipment for sterilization.\n\nRestock and prepare the room for subsequent cases.\n\nAssist in maintaining records and documentation per hospital policy.\n\nSafety and Compliance:\n\nAdhere to all infection control, safety, and surgical asepsis standards.\n\nComply with Joint Commission, AORN, and facility-specific guidelines.\n\nPromote patient advocacy and maintain confidentiality at all times.\n\nQualifications:\n\nEducation:\n\nSuccessful completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program required.\n\nTwo years of experience in a Surgical Technologist role may be accepted in lieu of program completion.\n\nLicensure & Certification:\n\nBLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.\n\nCertification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) preferred.\n\nState licensure (if applicable) required or eligible prior to start date.\n\nExperience:\n\nMinimum of two (2) years of scrub experience or equivalent relevant experience required.\n\nStrong background in cardiac and vascular procedures including ECMO, transplant (kidney and liver), endovascular, laparoscopic, and trauma cases required.\n\nPrior CVOR or tertiary care hospital experience strongly preferred.

About Protouch Staffing

Protouch Staffing stands out as a premier healthcare staffing agency in the USA, committed to pairing healthcare workers with positions that perfectly match their qualifications, experiences, and career aspirations. Emphasizing quality and dependability, Protouch Staffing caters to an extensive array of healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. The agency provides diverse staffing options, including temporary, permanent, and travel nursing roles, addressing the evolving demands of the healthcare sector. Our dedication to superior service and tailored support guarantees that both healthcare professionals and employers receive the necessary assistance and resources to prosper in the dynamic and constantly shifting landscape of the healthcare industry.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Dental benefits
• Referral bonus
• Holiday Pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Temporary work, Shift work, Night shift,

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