Travel CVOR Tech CVOR Tech — Altoona, PA — $2303 Est. Wkly - Altoona, PA
- Certification preferred
- Travel
- BLS
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About the job
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ARMStaffing is looking for a Surgical Technologist, CVOR (Rotating Shift) in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Location
Altoona, PA
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule/Shift
This position operates under a rotating schedule with shifts from 19:00 to 07:00.
Job Description
As a Surgical Technologist in the cardiovascular operating room, you will assist the surgical team in a variety of tasks to ensure successful surgical outcomes. You will be responsible for preparing the operating room, ensuring all instruments and supplies are sterile and ready for use, and supporting the surgical team during procedures.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the operating room before surgical procedures by setting up instruments and sterile supplies.
- Assist in preparing patients for surgery, including positioning and ensuring aseptic technique.
- Pass instruments and supplies to the surgical team during procedures.
- Maintain counts of sponges, needles, and instruments to ensure nothing is left in the surgical field.
- Assist in the cleanup of the operating room and restock supplies as needed.
- Prepare specimens for laboratory analysis and assist in applying dressings post-surgery.
Required Experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist is required.
Certifications/Licensure
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC) certification preferred.
- Compliance with PA Act 31, 33, 34, and 73 as applicable.
About ARMStaffing
Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements - we’ve built it on relationships.
As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.
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