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Job ID: 897345
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,157.72
Job Title
Cardiovascular Surgical Tech
Location
Wausau, WI | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Rotating 8-Hour Variable Shifts | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and prepare operative suites for cardiovascular and thoracic surgical cases, including reviewing case carts to confirm all necessary supplies are available
- Scrub surgical cases across a variety of specialties, with a primary focus on cardiac and thoracic procedures; supporting approximately 50–60 cases per month
- Turn over operating rooms efficiently to support multiple procedures throughout the day
- Participate in on-call rotation: expected 1 night of call per week, 1 weekend per month, and 1 backup call per week; 30-minute response time required — must be ready and in the OR within 30 minutes; occasional additional mandated call may be required
- Float to other facility locations within the health system as needed
- Perform downtime tasks such as pulling case carts and cleaning to support overall unit operations
Required Qualifications
- Active CST license required — NBSTSA or NCCT certification accepted
- BLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted)
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience required
- Prior travel experience required
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with thoracic robotic surgical procedures
- Proficiency with Epic electronic charting system
- Demonstrated ability to manage change, work independently during downtime, and maintain a strong work ethic in a fast-paced surgical environment
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work alongside an experienced cardiothoracic surgical team in a high-volume CVOR environment with consistent case volume
- Low census hours policy in place, with potential call-back pay opportunities when applicable