Surgical Specialty Technologist, CVOR Certified - Cardiac Team
Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: March 1, 2026
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Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health Saint
Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand Worker Type: Regular Job
Summary: Performs patient care activities in the cardiovascular
operating room (CVOR) as assigned to assist the registered nurse or
physician. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES Anticipates and plans individualized care for the
patient based on advanced knowledge of the cardiovascular operating
room (CVOR) surgical case and anticipates unexpected patient and
surgeon needs. Assists CVOR surgical cases by running the table and
assisting the surgeon at an expert level utilizing the principles
of surgical asepsis, infection control, universal precautions, and
life safety. Maintains an orderly and organized work environment
and takes responsibility for the maintenance and care of specialty
equipment and assists the team to meet both quality and efficiency
outcomes. Demonstrates expertise in the operation and function of
instrumentation and equipment for cases in the CVOR. Maintains all
specialty instrument sets, understands appropriate sterilization
methods, and acts as a resource and mentor to non-specialty staff
on specialty equipment and instrumentation. Works in a constant
state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as
assigned. EDUCATION High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work
experience EXPERIENCE Six months' experience as a CVOR surgical
technologist or two years' of surgical technologist experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant use of vision to judge distances and
spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
Constant use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish
body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Constant lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25
lbs. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and
pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Frequent lifting/moving
patients. Frequent bending, stooping, reaching and gripping.
Frequent use of clear vision at 20 inches or less. Frequent use of
speech to share information through oral communication. Occasional
lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing over 50 lbs.
Occasional use of clear vision at 20 feet or more. Occasional use
of sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and
hand/arm movements. Occasional keyboard use/data entry. Rare
kneeling. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State
of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Basic
Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart
Association (AHA) And Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) -
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
(NBSTSA) Or Tech in Surgery - Certified - National Center for
Competency Testing (NCCT) Or National Registered Surgical
Technician (NRST) - American Allied Health Association (AAH) Work
Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee
Department: 4403000037 Surgery Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a
comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental
Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental
leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on
FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered
through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access
to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage
through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All
Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic
protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
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