Job Title Travel CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – Heart Team Location Corpus Christi, TX | Acute Care / Cardiovascular Operating Room Schedule / Job Type Contract | 13 Weeks | Days | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday | 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM | On-Call Rotation Required Key Responsibilities • Scrub and provide direct 1:1 intraoperative support for cardiovascular and vascular surgical procedures including CABG, valve repair and replacement, TAVR, aortic aneurysm repair, and open heart surgery • Operate and assist with cardiovascular surgical instrumentation including heart-lung bypass equipment, endoscopic vein harvesting equipment, cell saver, and specialty cardiovascular equipment • Maintain competencies for all cardiovascular surgical procedures performed within the CVOR setting • Participate in scheduled call rotation, including approximately 10–12 call days per month and rotated weekend call coverage • Must be able to report within the established call-back response time for on-call assignments, including some Thursday call coverage • Work independently in a high-acuity CVOR environment alongside CVOR surgeons, circulating RNs, anesthesia teams, perfusionists, and surgical assistants Required Qualifications • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required • CVOR and open heart surgery scrub experience required • Experience with cardiac and vascular surgical procedures • Ability to take call and respond within the required call-back timeframe • Minimum 1 year of relevant experience Preferred Experience / Skills • Experience with TAVR procedures and aortic aneurysm repairs • Familiarity with endoscopic vein harvesting and cell saver equipment • Demonstrated ability to work independently in a high-volume, high-acuity cardiovascular OR Why Join Us • Opportunity to work alongside a specialized cardiovascular surgical team performing complex, high-acuity open heart and vascular procedures • Hospital-provided scrubs and a structured team environment supporting travel clinicians from day one