Job Description
Memorial Hermann Health System seeks a CVOR Surgical Technologist to support complex cardiovascular procedures in a high-acuity surgical environment. Responsibilities include preparing the CVOR, maintaining sterile fields, managing specialized instruments and supplies, and anticipating surgeon needs throughout procedures. You will collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality care. Memorial Hermann offers a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and teamwork, with robust opportunities for professional growth, specialty training, and advancement within a leading, mission-driven Texas health system.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain a sterile CVOR environment for cardiovascular procedures
- Set up, manage, and troubleshoot surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies
- Anticipate surgeon and anesthesia team needs during procedures
- Perform accurate surgical counts and maintain detailed intraoperative documentation
- Adhere to infection control, safety, and quality standards
- Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and procedural setup
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes
- Participate in ongoing education and competency development for CVOR practices
Required Skills
- Cardiovascular operating room procedures
- Sterile technique and aseptic practices
- Surgical instrument and equipment management
- Intraoperative patient positioning and prepping
- Use of hemodynamic monitoring equipment
- Operating room safety and infection control
- Surgical counts and documentation
- Collaboration with surgeons and anesthesia team
- Electronic medical record documentation
- Emergency response in surgical setting
