COVR Operating Room Technician (CVOR) - Vestal, NY

Take on a vital role supporting complex surgical procedures as a CVOR Tech specializing in cardiothoracic surgery. Working within a dynamic environment, you’ll collaborate closely with surgeons and the operating room (OR) team while delivering excellent patient care and maintaining top safety standards.

Schedule:

• Day rotation, Monday through Friday
• 40 hours per week
• 13-week contract
• Shifts typically start between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m.; 5 eight-hour shifts or 4 ten-hour shifts available
• Call requirements: Up to 3 on-call shifts per week (8–16 hours each)
• One working weekend and call shift every 4 weeks

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Certified Surgical Technologist credential (NBSTSA)
• Current BLS certification
• Demonstrated CVOR and cardiothoracic experience, including CABG, valve replacements, VATS, and robotic chest procedures
• Deep knowledge of sterile technique, asepsis, and infection control in an OR setting

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain aseptic and sterile technique throughout preoperative and intraoperative phases
• Scrub in and assist surgeons with gowning, gloving, draping, instrument handling, and anticipating surgical needs
• Keep an organized, safe operative field, including accurate counts of all surgical items
• Prepare OR suites according to case preference cards, properly handling instruments and supplies
• Ensure patient and staff safety by identifying potential equipment, chemical, or environmental hazards
• Collaborate and communicate effectively as a team member, sharing knowledge with new OR staff
• Assist with suturing, retracting, suctioning, and specimen handling under direct supervision of the surgeon
• Contribute to efficient turnover between cases and fulfill rotating call duties as scheduled

If you are a detail-oriented, team-focused professional ready for a new challenge in the operating room, we encourage you to submit your application today and make a difference in advanced surgical care.

Compensation for this position ranges from $18.22 to $40.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.