CVOR Surgical Tech, PRN – Float Pool

HonorHealth

CVOR Surgical Tech supporting open-heart and vascular procedures for HonorHealth, a Phoenix nonprofit healthcare system. Maintaining sterile fields, preparing instruments, and supporting perioperative teams.

Posted 8/11/2026part-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in surgical instrumentation and aseptic technique, ensuring optimal patient care during open-heart and vascular procedures. Capable of training and mentoring staff while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Open-Heart Surgical Tech ExperienceAseptic TechniqueBasic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) CertificationInstrument MaintenanceIntra-Operative Clinical Competency

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Hard Skills

Surgical InstrumentationDecontamination ProceduresSupply ManagementSterile Supply PreparationClinical CompetencyProblem-Solving SkillsPrioritizationUniversal PrecautionsOperating Room CleaningCost-Effective Resource Use

Soft Skills

MentoringTeachingCommunicationTeam CollaborationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)Tech in Surgery–Certified (TS-C)

Industry Keywords

Patient Care TechnologyHealthcare RegulationsSurgical StandardsHonorHealth PoliciesProcess Improvement

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during open-heart and vascular surgical procedures
Anticipate equipment, supply, and instrument needs based on patient, physician, and procedure requirements
Prepare surgical cases by selecting appropriate instruments and supplies and ensuring instruments are in working order
Maintain aseptic technique and universal precautions before, during, and after procedures
Account for instrumentation and return it to decontamination or Central Sterile Processing in an organized manner
Participate in orientation and instruction of personnel functioning in the scrub role
Restock and clean operating rooms and equipment
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment and report unsafe conditions
Plan, orient, teach, guide, and evaluate staff and students
Use material resources cost-effectively and recommend cost-saving measures
Support recruitment and retention through role-modeling, peer relationships, and preceptor or mentor programs
Maintain current knowledge of standards, patient care technology, agency regulations, certifications, and department policies
Participate in in-services, mandatory meetings, and process improvement activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

1 year of open-heart Surgical Tech experience required
High School Diploma or GED required
Graduate of vocational Surgical Tech School or 3 years of surgical tech experience required
6 months of first scrub experience preferred
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required
Tech in Surgery–Certified (TS-C) certification preferred
Ability to demonstrate intra-operative clinical competency, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of aseptic technique, universal precautions, instrument maintenance, decontamination procedures, and standards
Knowledge of relevant compliance, regulations, legislation, certifications, and HonorHealth policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

In-services, mandatory meetings and process improvement activities
Orientation and instruction opportunities
Preceptor and/or mentor programs
Career development opportunities
Positive, collaborative work environment