<p>A Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Surgical Technologist opening is available at an acute care facility in Salem, Virginia — a role that combines hands-on cardiovascular scrub experience with a competitive hourly rate and a substantial sign-on bonus. This is a permanent, direct-hire position on a day-shift schedule, well suited to a credentialed surgical tech ready to advance in a high-acuity cardiac environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Pay rate: $24–$38 per hour, commensurate with experience</li> <li>$15,000 sign-on bonus</li> <li>Day-shift schedule — 8-hour shifts</li> <li>Acute care facility employment with access to a full-service hospital infrastructure</li> <li>State-mandated criminal background check completed as part of onboarding — no additional cost to candidate</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Specialty focus in the Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) within an acute care hospital setting</li> <li>Scrub role covering cardiovascular and obstetric surgical cases, including C-sections</li> <li>Requires demonstrated knowledge of surgical instrumentation across cardiovascular and OB procedure sets</li> <li>Responsibilities include patient registration and pre-registration for obstetric patients, with accurate processing of patient information</li> <li>Proficient computer use required — electronic documentation and patient data management integral to the role</li> <li>Performs infant testing and related tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse</li> <li>Maintains integrity of the physical OR environment and all associated equipment</li> <li>Collaborative team environment requiring professional communication with both clinical and administrative staff</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Virginia Surgical Technologist license required at time of hire</li> <li>Minimum 1–2 years of surgical technologist experience required; CVOR or cardiovascular OR experience strongly preferred</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required</li> <li>Demonstrated competency in surgical instrumentation, including cardiovascular and obstetric instrument sets</li> <li>Must meet Virginia state law requirement for criminal record check as a condition of employment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Salem is an independent city nestled in the Roanoke Valley of western Virginia, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and offering an exceptional quality of life at a cost well below most mid-Atlantic metros. The region features abundant outdoor recreation — hiking, cycling, and water sports on the Roanoke River — alongside a vibrant downtown, strong public schools, and easy access to the broader Roanoke metropolitan area. For clinicians seeking a collegial, community-oriented environment with genuine four-season living, the Roanoke Valley consistently ranks among Virginia's most livable areas.</p>