Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist (CVOR) - Operating Room, Full Time
Marywashingtonhealthcare
·Mar 2, 2026
- Location
- Mary Washington Hospital, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Workday
Description
Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.
Commitment to Care Bonus potential for Qualifying External CandidatesJob Summary:
Under the direction and supervision of the Specialty Coordinator/Registered Nurse, this position provides assistance to nursing staff by communicating changes in patient status and preparing the Operating Room (OR) rooms with necessary equipment.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
o Collaborates with the care team in the formation of the patient’s plan of care to achieve desired outcomes for the patient based on physician preference cards, current assessment findings, diagnostic reports, and standards of care/practice.
o Communicates safe therapeutic care for patient throughout the patient’s perioperative experience.
o Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies. Prepares OR rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment. Follows aseptic technique in opening sterile supplies and during set up for procedures.
o Drapes patients and assists the surgical team during operative procedures.
o Assists in turnover of room between cases.
o Provides input for changes to physician preference cards according to surgeon's request.
o Maintains a safe and orderly environment.
o Participates in hospital wide infection control plan and quality improvement process.
o Demonstrates effective communication, customer service, and team building skills.
o Accepts responsibility for professional growth and development.
o Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
o High School Diploma or equivalent.
o AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
o Graduate of an approved formal program to include one of the following: OR Technology, Surgical Scrub Tech, or Surgical Technology.
o 1-Year Cardiac Operating Room experience required.
o For internal associates only: in lieu of cardiac operating room experience, applicants must successfully complete the MWHC CBOT competency training within 9 months of placement.
o Must become a Certified Surgical Technologist within 6 months of hire.
o Effective December 2021, registration with the Virginia Board of Medicine as Surgical Technologist is required.
As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
Required
Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead.
Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
“It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”
