Location: Kansas City, MO 64132
Position Type: Full-Time | Day Shift | Rotating Weekends
On-Call: Required (must reside within 30 minutes of the facility)
Base Hourly Pay (Tech III):
$27.00 – $37.00/hour (up to 17 years of experience considered for maximum)
CVOR-certified technologists may earn up to $45.00/hour, based on experience and credentials
Shift & Call Differentials:
Nights: +$3.00/hour
Weekends: +$3.00/hour
On-Call Pay: +$3.00/hour
Sign-On Bonus: $25,000
Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a senior-level CVOR Surgical Technologist (Tech III) to support high-acuity cardiovascular and open-heart procedures within a large, tertiary acute-care environment.
This Tier 3 role is designed for an experienced CVOR professional who functions as a clinical expert, lead scrub, and informal mentor. The ideal candidate is trusted with complex, high-risk cases and serves as a key clinical resource for surgeons and perioperative leadership.
Day shift with rotating weekends
40-hour work week
On-call participation required
Candidates must live within a 30-minute commute to meet call response requirements
Specific daily hours and call rotation details discussed during the interview process
Serve as lead scrub for complex CVOR and open-heart procedures
Anticipate surgeon needs through advanced procedural knowledge and technical expertise
Manage surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment to ensure efficiency and sterility
Maintain strict adherence to sterile technique and patient safety standards
Support first and second scrub roles, including suctioning, sponging, retracting, suturing assistance, and camera manipulation
Act as a clinical resource and mentor to junior OR staff as needed
Provide care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations
This is a senior-level CVOR role. Please review carefully.
Minimum 1+ year of CVOR and open-heart surgical technologist experience required
Strong preference for 7+ years of CVOR and endovascular/hybrid OR experience
Demonstrated ability to function as lead technologist in the following service lines:
CVOR / Open Heart
Vascular Surgery
Burn
Neuro / Spine
Robotic Surgery
Total Joint Procedures
Minimum 2 years of experience in a comparable high-volume acute-care facility
Graduate of an accredited Operating Room Technician program
Certifications Required:
CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT)
BLS certification (or obtained within 30 days of hire)
Comprehensive medical, prescription, and behavioral health coverage
Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and paid family leave
Tuition reimbursement and certification support
Employee stock purchase program
Counseling, wellness, and financial support resources
For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.