Tech Surgical
Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Profession: Tech
Posted: 8/31/2026
Salary: $1638/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Days
Job Details
Job Title
Travel CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – Heart Team
Location
Corpus Christi, TX | Acute Care / Cardiovascular Operating Room
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Days | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday | 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM | On-Call Rotation Required
Key Responsibilities
- Scrub and provide direct 1:1 intraoperative support for cardiovascular and vascular surgical procedures including CABG, valve repair and replacement, TAVR, aortic aneurysm repair, and open heart surgery
- Operate and assist with cardiovascular surgical instrumentation including heart-lung bypass equipment, endoscopic vein harvesting equipment, cell saver, and specialty cardiovascular equipment
- Maintain competencies for all cardiovascular surgical procedures performed within the CVOR setting
- Participate in scheduled call rotation, including approximately 10–12 call days per month and rotated weekend call coverage
- Must be able to report within the established call-back response time for on-call assignments, including some Thursday call coverage
- Work independently in a high-acuity CVOR environment alongside CVOR surgeons, circulating RNs, anesthesia teams, perfusionists, and surgical assistants
Required Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required
- CVOR and open heart surgery scrub experience required
- Experience with cardiac and vascular surgical procedures
- Ability to take call and respond within the required call-back timeframe
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with TAVR procedures and aortic aneurysm repairs
- Familiarity with endoscopic vein harvesting and cell saver equipment
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a high-volume, high-acuity cardiovascular OR
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work alongside a specialized cardiovascular surgical team performing complex, high-acuity open heart and vascular procedures
- Hospital-provided scrubs and a structured team environment supporting travel clinicians from day one
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