<p>A Savannah, Georgia acute care facility is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist with dedicated cardiovascular OR (CVOR) experience to join its surgical team. This is a direct, permanent position offering a strong hourly rate and a substantial sign-on bonus for a specialist who is ready to scrub in on open-heart and vascular cases from day one. Savannah's combination of coastal lifestyle, low cost of living, and a growing regional medical market makes this an attractive long-term placement for the right candidate.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay rate: $24–$38 per hour, commensurate with CVOR experience</li> <li>$15,000 sign-on bonus</li> <li>Day-shift schedule — 8-hour days</li> <li>Acute care facility employment with the stability of a full-service hospital environment</li> <li>Criminal background check required and processed as part of onboarding — no candidate-side cost</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Specialty focus: cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) — open-heart, vascular, and related cardiac surgical cases</li> <li>Acute care facility setting with dedicated surgical services</li> <li>8-hour day shifts — consistent, predictable schedule</li> <li>Collaborative OR environment with experienced cardiovascular surgical and perfusion teams</li> <li>Immediate opening — fast credentialing and start timeline available</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program required</li> <li>Current certification in Surgical Technology (CST through NBSTSA or equivalent national credential) required</li> <li>Minimum 1–2 years of CVOR-specific scrub experience required</li> <li>Prior OR experience beyond CVOR is expected as a baseline</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross required</li> <li>Must be able to pass a criminal background check as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Savannah, Georgia is one of the South's most livable cities — a historic coastal destination with Spanish moss-lined squares, a thriving arts and culinary scene, and year-round mild weather. The city sits at the mouth of the Savannah River just minutes from Tybee Island beaches, offering an outdoor lifestyle that is hard to match at this cost of living. Savannah's steady population growth and expanding healthcare infrastructure make it a strong long-term market for allied health professionals looking to put down roots.</p>