Certified First Assist – CVOR

Las Vegas, NV
Full Time
Entry Level

Certified First Assist – CVOR | Full-Time | Las Vegas, NV

Salary: $44.43 – $66.61 per hour (based on experience)
Schedule Options:

  • Full-Time, Days | Rotating Weekends

  • Full-Time, Days | No Weekends
    Shifts: 4x10s or 3x12s (based on department needs)
    On-Call: 1 weekday/week and 1 weekend/month
    On-Call Pay: $6.00/hour
    Call-Back Pay: 2 hrs minimum at 1.5x + 1 hr travel pay
    Differentials:

  • Evening: +$1.50/hr

  • Night: +$2.10/hr

  • Weekend: +$1.50/hr
    Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case basis

Position Overview

A high-volume cardiovascular surgical team is seeking Certified First Assists (CSTFAs) for two full-time openings in a top-rated cardiovascular operating room. This is a great opportunity to work in one of the Southwest's busiest and most advanced surgical centers. Candidates must have recent open-heart experience and proficiency in vein harvesting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the surgeon with exposure, hemostasis, and closure during complex cardiovascular procedures

  • Perform saphenous vein harvesting and other advanced first assist techniques

  • Maintain sterile technique and surgical readiness throughout procedures

  • Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes

  • Comply with all safety, infection control, and regulatory requirements

Requirements

  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – required

  • Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSTFA) – required

  • High school diploma – required

  • BLS certification – required

  • Recent experience in CVOR and open-heart surgery – required

  • Vein harvesting experience – required

  • Acute care clinical experience – preferred

Benefits

Working with us means access to a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your well-being, career development, and financial future. Benefits include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • Free telemedicine and AirMed transport services

  • 401(k) plan with up to 9% employer match

  • Employee stock purchase program (10% discount)

  • Paid time off and extended family leave

  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan support

  • Fertility, adoption, and family-building assistance

  • Life, disability, and supplemental insurance options

  • Mental health counseling and wellness programs

  • Legal, identity theft, and long-term care coverage

  • Employee recognition programs and internal growth opportunities

Why Apply?

  • Work alongside elite cardiovascular teams and surgeons

  • High pay with strong differentials and call-back compensation

  • Flexible scheduling (4x10s or 3x12s)

  • Supportive leadership and opportunities for growth

  • Relocation assistance available

Apply today to become part of a top-performing cardiac surgery program that values surgical excellence, teamwork, and patient outcomes.

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