<p>A permanent, direct-hire CVOR Surgical Tech opportunity is open at an acute care facility in Newark, Delaware — one of the Mid-Atlantic's most accessible and livable small cities. This role offers a structured four-day workweek, a $15,000 sign-on bonus, and a salary scale that rewards national certification, making it a strong landing spot for an experienced cardiovascular OR scrub tech ready to plant roots.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Salary range of $52,041.60–$71,557.20 (without national certification) or $57,241.60–$78,707.20 (with national certification — NCCT, AST, or NBSTSA); salary negotiable for candidates with significant CVOR specialty experience</li> <li>$15,000 sign-on bonus</li> <li>Direct hire / permanent employment — not a contract or travel position</li> <li>Four-day, 4×10-hour shift schedule — primarily days</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Cardiovascular OR (CVOR) specialty environment serving neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations</li> <li>Primarily day-shift schedule with a 4×10-hour, four-day workweek structure</li> <li>On-call obligation required as part of the standard rotation</li> <li>Scrub responsibilities across the full cardiovascular surgical case spectrum</li> <li>Expectation of independent function within established OR protocols and competence in unit tasks as directed by the circulating RN</li> <li>Emphasis on sound clinical judgment, patient confidentiality, and interdisciplinary professionalism</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent required</li> <li>Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program (required for all candidates hired after 2009)</li> <li>Minimum one year of experience as a Surgical Technologist</li> <li>Cardiovascular OR (CVOR) specialty experience required</li> <li>BCLS certification required</li> <li>Certification by an approved credentialing body required — accepted credentials include: CST (NBSTSA), TS-C (NCCT), or AST certification; national certification unlocks the higher salary tier</li> <li>Proficient computer and keyboarding skills; ability to function independently within established protocols</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Newark, Delaware sits in the heart of the Brandywine Valley — a region known for its low cost of living relative to neighboring Philadelphia and Baltimore, both reachable within 30 to 45 minutes. Home to the University of Delaware, Newark offers a vibrant small-city atmosphere with strong schools, walkable neighborhoods, and easy access to Chesapeake Bay recreation, Brandywine Creek State Park, and the cultural amenities of Wilmington. Delaware's lack of a state sales tax and competitive property values make it a financially attractive place to establish long-term roots.</p>