The CVOR service line provides surgical interventions for routine and complex cardiac, thoracic and vascular procedures. Cardiac procedures include coronary artery bypass, valve repair/replacement, aortic dissection, heart transplantation, placement of ventricular assist devices, and may include impella or intra - aortic balloon pump placement as well as adult ECMO. TAVR procedures are also done in the endovascular OR. Thoracic cases include both laparoscopic, robot assisted and open procedures. Vascular procedures range from placement/revision of ESRD grafts/fistulas to endovascular procedures in the endovascular OR. The CVOR service line comprises 4-6 ORs depending on daily volume including an endovascular suite. The CVOR service line has the capacity to do four concurrent procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. Candidates applying to this order must have a minimum of 3 years of recent full time experience as a CVOR CST in a high volume hospital setting, with demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of cardiac/thoracic/vascular procedures. Candidates with less experience or requiring extensive onboarding will not be considered. Must provide verifiable references from at least two prior travel assignments confirming no training was needed. Must be able to function independently in a fast paced surgical environment with the ability to “hit the ground running.” The schedule for this contract provides weekend coverage. The schedule is 0645-1915 on Sat/Sun/Mon. Because this contract provides weekend coverage, participation in the call schedule is not required and any participation is at the discretion of the associate.
