Job Description

Full-Time | Days | Rotating Weekends
Hourly Pay: $27 – $37 (up to $45/hr for CV-certified candidates; experience-based)
Shift Differentials: +$3/hr Nights | +$3/hr Weekends
On-Call Pay: +$3/hr (must live within 30 minutes)
Sign-On Bonus: $25,000
Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case

A large regional medical center in Kansas City, MO is seeking an experienced CVOR Tech III to support a high-acuity cardiovascular operating environment. This senior-level technologist functions as a clinical expert during complex cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and hybrid procedures while serving as a mentor for other surgical technologists.

This role is ideal for candidates with advanced cardiovascular experience who are ready to support high-risk surgeries and contribute to a high-performing surgical services team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced surgical technologist support during complex cardiovascular, thoracic, vascular, and hybrid OR procedures.

• Function as the lead technologist in specialties such as robotics, total joints, neuro/spine, burn, and vascular surgery.

• Anticipate surgeon and team needs; ensure proper instrumentation, equipment, and supplies are available and sterile.

• Maintain the sterile field and uphold all OR safety, infection control, and quality standards.

• Assist surgeons in the second scrub role including retraction, suctioning, sponging, and endoscopic camera operation.

• Demonstrate advanced proficiency with wire techniques and specialized cardiovascular instrumentation.

• Collaborate with nursing, anesthesia, and surgical teams to support efficient OR workflow.

• Mentor junior technologists and contribute to training, development, and departmental growth.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 1 year of CVOR and open-heart surgical technologist experience (7+ years strongly preferred).

• Competency as a lead tech in robotics, total joints, neuro/spine, burn, and vascular specialties.

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program (CORT)

• Certification: CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT)

• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

• Prior experience in a similarly sized acute-care facility with comparable service lines.

Preferred

• Extensive experience in hybrid OR or endovascular procedures.

• Strong organizational skills and proficiency with advanced cardiovascular wire techniques.

• Ability to act as a departmental resource and mentor.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience and certification.

• Up to $45/hr for highly experienced CV-certified technologists.

• $25,000 sign-on bonus.

• Relocation assistance available case by case.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits.

• 401(k) with employer match.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Tuition reimbursement, certification support, and education assistance.

• PTO, paid family leave, disability coverage, and numerous wellness programs.

Ideal Candidates

• Senior-level CVOR technologists seeking a high-acuity, high-volume surgical environment.

• Professionals with strong cardiovascular, robotic, and hybrid OR expertise who can function autonomously.

• Surgical technologists who enjoy mentoring others and contributing to continuous improvement.

Keywords / Hashtags

CVOR Tech III, Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist, OR Tech CV, CST Jobs, Cardiothoracic Surgery Tech, Hybrid OR Surgical Tech, Kansas City Surgical Tech Careers
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