surgical_technologist – Adult Cardiothoracic

Saint Louis, MO 63104
Starts: May 18, 2026
Ends: August 17, 2026
DESCRIPTION

Specialty: Adult Cardiothoracic
Facility: SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
State License: MO
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: Day 5×8-Hour (10:30 – 19:00)

Guaranteed Hours:
Description: Specialty: Adult CardiothoracicFacility: SSM Health Saint Louis University HospitalState License: MOCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: Day 5×8-Hour (10:30 – 19:00)Guaranteed Hours: Description: Call required; weekend call requiredMonday-Friday 1030-1900. Call required, split between CV team. Floating to General OR required. Years of experience REQ: 1 yearFirst-timers accepted: YESWeekend REQ: NOCerts REQ: BLS required, NBSTSA preferredCall REQ: Yes – Approx 14 call shifts per month (dependent on unit needs)Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs: Yes – will float to general OR if CVOR cases are lowLocals Accepted: NO (candidate must be more than 70 miles from facility)Pending license accepted: At manager’s discretionRTO restrictions: RTO must be submitted with application. Additional requests after confirmation at manager discretion.Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week guaranteed. Facility can low census/cancel 36 hours per contract.Special Requirements: Experience with CABG, ECMO, AVR and MVR required. Preferred candidates that have general surgery experience in addition to CVOR.Hospital Highlights -Saint Louis University Hospital is a 356-bed non-profit, research and academic medical center located in St. Louis, Missouri, providing tertiary care for the east Missouri region. The medical center is a part of the SSM Health System and is affiliated with the Saint Louis University School of MedicineScrubs ProvidedParking: Onsite garage, no fee Modified Time:5/18/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Dannielle Collins (Vaya) Account Manager Email: dannielle.collins@vayaworkforce.com COVID-19 Vaccine: Required – Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Flu Vaccine: Unknown Submittals:Med Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : – Years of Experience : 1 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : – Charting System Name : Community Hospital Experience : – LTAC Experience : – Trauma Level I Experience : Required Trauma Level II Experience : – Travel Experience Required : – Certifications : ACLS*, BLSSkills : Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm repair, Abdominoplasty*, ALIF (Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion)*, Ambulatory OR*, Anterior cervical fusion*, Appendectomy*, Arthroscopy*, Aseptic Technique, Atherectomy, Atrial Septal defect repair, Breast augmentation*, Bronchoscopy*, Cardiomyoplasty, Care of scopes & fiber optic equipment*, Carotid Endarterectomy, Case Cart, Cholecystectomy*, Closed/Open reduction of fractures*, Colon resection – Open/LAP*, Colonoscopy*, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), Craniotomy*, Crash Cart, Cystoscopy*, EGD*, Endoscopic sinus procedures*, Endovascular Aneurysm Repair, Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR), Femoral popliteal bypass graft, Free Flap – Microvascular*, General OR, Heart*, Hernia repair inguinal/umbilical*, Kidney*, Kyphoplasty*, Laminectomy/discectomy*, Laminectomy/discectomy*, Laparoscopic assisted cases*, Laparoscopic assisted cases*, Laparoscopic assisted cases*, Laparoscopic assisted cases*, Laparoscopic assisted cases, Laparoscopic assisted procedures*, Liver*, Lumbar fusion*, Lung*, Lung resection- Thoracotomy, Mastectomy with tram flap reconstruction*, Mitral valve replacement, Nephrectomy*, Organ donation*, Peg tube placement/exchange*, Pericardial window, Prostatectomy*, Radical neck dissection*, Spinal Fusion*, Sterilization/Disinfection, Thyroidectomy partial/total*, Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy*, Total hip replacement*, Total knee replacement*, Tracheostomy*, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)*, Transurethral resection of the prostate*, Trauma*, VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery), Ventricular Assist Device (VAD), Whipple*, XLIF (Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion)* Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : – Patient Ratios Days : – Patient Ratios Nights : – Patient Ratios Weekends : – Float Required : – Call Required : – Weekend Coverage : – Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : – Pre-Approved Time Off : – Orientation Hours : 10 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults, Geriatrics Daily Census : – Number of Visits Per Day : – Number of Rooms : – Number of Beds : – Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : – Patient Diagnoses : – Special Procedures/Unit Details : Experienced Team members and new surgical suites. CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, ECMO. Patient diagnoses of CAD, Valve disease, diagnosis consistent with ECMO treatment. Special Equipment : PREFERRED:Assembly WrapHigh-Level Disinfection (HLD)Airway ManagementLine InsertionsREQUIRED:Equipment DocumentationEXQUPMENT:REQUIRED:vein harvesting equipment. Bovie, suction,sequential machine. #Tier1 Travel Compliance Candidates who live within 70 miles from facility are considered locals. Locals are not accepted. Subcontractor Agency Travelers will need to complete an OSHA Respirator Clearance – $22 agency cost. Clearance is required to be completed prior to start Fit Testing: Travelers MUST shave for a mask to seal for Fit Testing. CAPRs and PAPRs are not provided and SSM will not allow travelers to use their own PAPRs or CAPRs at their facilities; they do not accept medical or religious exemptions, no exceptions. Failure to shave for FIT testing will result in a cancel All clinicians (allied/CNAs/RNs, etc.) cannot work past 1 year as a traveler. A 6 month break must be taken in order to return as a traveler Modules: Modules are not billable and hours may vary RN modules can be up to 5-6 hours Allied modules approximately 1 hour Modules are completed pre-start Modules are recorded on transcripts Submittal Details: #Tier1 Travel ComplianceCandidates who live within 70 miles from facility are considered locals. Locals are not accepted.Subcontractor Agency Travelers will need to complete an OSHA Respirator Clearance – $22 agency cost. Clearance is required to be completed prior to startFit Testing: Travelers MUST shave for a mask to seal for Fit Testing. ;CAPRs and PAPRs are not provided and SSM will not allow travelers to use their own PAPRs or CAPRs at their facilities; ;they do not accept medical or religious exemptions, no exceptions. Failure to shave for FIT testing will result in a cancelAll clinicians (allied/CNAs/RNs, etc.) cannot work past 1 year as a traveler. A 6 month break must be taken in order to return as a travelerModules:Modules are not billable and hours may varyRN modules can be up to 5-6 hoursAllied modules approximately 1 hourModules are completed pre-startModules are recorded on transcripts Auto Offer: Yes

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