Cardiovascular Operating Room Technician
Akron, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Surgical Services - CVOR Tech/SA

Location: Akron, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 18 months recent permanent CVOR Tech/SA experience prior to travel
• Vascular experience required
• Must work at least every other holiday
• One recent reference from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director in the specialty is required for submission
• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate test must be passed during orientation

Certifications & Competencies

• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor or Provider); RQI acceptable
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Not required for CVOR
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Preferred but not required
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - Not required
  • CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) - Preferred but not required for RNFAs
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Required for ER; preferred otherwise
  • National CVOR Tech Certification (NBSTSA/ACST) - Required
  • Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement - Required annually
  • Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) - Required for all bedside RNs except OR; completed onsite during orientation
• Competency Exams:

  • Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually
  • Core Parts I, II, III required and must be updated annually

Background & Compliance Checks

• Background check required prior to start, including:

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search (SSN trace, counties, states, nationwide)
  • National Sex Offender, OFAC, FACIS Level 3, Education Verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required monthly
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually

  • Must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract
  • Fingerprints must be done under code 4723.09 (Nursing)
  • Facility will conduct their own fingerprinting in addition to agency process
• Education verification required for all candidates
• References:

  • 2 references required from employment within one year of start (Manager, ANM, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Director)
  • For OR Tech First Assistants (CSFA) and RNFAs, 4 references required (3 peer-level, 1 supervisor/physician within 2 years)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (for candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later)
• Fit mask test (3M N95 1860 or 1870+) within 12 months and updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if negative/equivocal
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if negative/equivocal
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/31 - 03/31)
• Drug testing: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Eye exam required within 1 year of start for new candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later

Facility Specific Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment
• Photo for badge required for OR Tech First Assistants (CSFA) and RNFAs (headshot, white background)
• Resume/CV required for CSFAs and RNFAs including 10 years of work history with explanations for gaps
• Completion of online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot skip training videos)
• SafeMedicate prep materials provided for review before pass/fail exam during orientation
• Must acknowledge and sign CSFA RNFA Acknowledgement if applicable

Additional Notes

• Candidates may start with fingerprinting results pending as long as fingerprinting is completed prior to start
• Physical exam does not need to be updated annually if currently on assignment without a break
• Candidates with gaps longer than 40 days between assignments may need updated health documents
• Candidates must complete all onboarding modules prior to clearance to start
• Candidates must use legal name in onboarding system; name changes must be reported through proper channels

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR Techs with vascular experience seeking a travel contract in Ohio. Compliance with all certifications, background checks, health requirements, and facility-specific onboarding is mandatory.