Certified CVOR Surgical Technologist
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Certified Surgical Tech (CVOR) – Travel/Contract

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Specialty: Surgical Services
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position requires Certified Surgical Tech (CVOR) with scrub experience.
• Shifts:

  • 2x8 shifts: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • 2x12 shifts: 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM
• Day shift with call required; hours may vary between 6:30 AM and 11:00 PM based on need.
• Flexibility is a must.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years total CST experience.
• At least 2 years in cardiac & vascular surgery.
• Minimum 1 year CVOR experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a Level I Trauma facility.
• Experience with cardiovascular/thoracic instrument reprocessing.
• Proficient in:

  • General OR procedures
  • Thoracic and vascular surgeries
  • CVOR procedures such as CABG, EVAR, TEVAR, valve replacement, etc.
  • Aseptic technique
  • Crash cart management, scrub & circulate roles
  • Equipment documentation
• Charting system used: EPIC

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• National Surgical Tech Certification or applicable tech cert verification within 30 days of start (HSPA or CBSPD certification required for new travelers starting 3/28/25 and after)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit
• Other certifications may be required based on unit (PALS, NRP, EFM)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting results.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring.
• Education accreditation verification required immediately after contract signing.
• Fingerprinting must be completed using specific Ohio codes; results must be current within 1 year of start.
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed).
• References: 2 professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year (or TB questionnaire)
  • MMR (2 doses or positive titer for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended.

Additional Requirements

• Completion of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies.
• Unit-specific competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency exams may be required.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for RNs within 1 year of start and updated annually (if applicable).
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required annually.

Summary

This travel contract position for a Certified Surgical Tech (CVOR) in Columbus, Ohio requires a highly experienced surgical tech with cardiac and vascular expertise, flexibility in shift work including call, and compliance with extensive background, health, and certification requirements. The role involves working in a Level I Trauma facility with a focus on cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures.