CVOR Technologist

Penn State Health is seeking a highly skilled CVOR Technologist to join our team in Reading, Pennsylvania. As a key member of our surgical team, you will play a crucial role in supporting cardiovascular surgeries within our state-of-the-art operating room environment.

• Pre-Surgical Preparation: Prepare the operating room for cardiovascular surgeries, ensuring all necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies are sterile and readily available.
• Surgical Assistance: Assist the surgical team during procedures by passing instruments, sutures, and other supplies as needed.
• Sterile Field Maintenance: Maintain a sterile field throughout the surgical procedure, adhering to strict aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
• Equipment Management: Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and proactively assist in troubleshooting equipment or procedural issues.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate closely with nurses, surgeons, and other team members to optimize patient outcomes and ensure a safe and efficient surgical experience.
• Post-Surgical Procedures: Participate in the cleaning and restocking of the operating room following procedures, in accordance with established protocols and standards.

• Education and Certification: Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program and maintains a surgical technologist certification; new graduates of accredited surgical tech programs may obtain certification within six months of graduation.
• Training and Experience: Completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the US Army, Navy, or Air Force.
• Previous Experience: Previously employed to practice surgical technology by the hiring Penn State Health (PSH) healthcare facility or had been employed to practice surgical technology as the primary function at another healthcare facility.

Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties of Pennsylvania. Our mission is to improve health through patient care, research, education, and community outreach. We are committed to advancing health care through innovation, collaboration, teamwork, and a passionate commitment to those we serve.

• Holiday Pay
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• Life insurance
• Discount program