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 vary between 6:30 AM and 11:00 PM, including call coverage. Schedule is flexible and hours will be assigned based on need.
• Shift pattern includes 2x8 or 2x12 hour shifts.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years total CST experience.
• At least 2 years experience in cardiac and 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, thoracic, vascular, and CVOR procedures such as CABG, EVAR, TEVAR, valve replacement, etc.
• Skilled in aseptic technique, crash cart management, scrub & circulate roles, and equipment documentation.
• Familiarity with EPIC charting system.

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable).
• Tech Certification Verification (National) required within 30 days of start.
• State License Verification within 30 days of start.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit.
• Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit assignment.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide check, sex offender registry, and MVR if driving is required.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start using specific codes; must be completed prior to start or have pending attestation.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring required.
• Education accreditation confirmation required immediately after contract signing.
• Transcript/Diploma verification required (including for foreign education).
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending.
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually.
• Dress code and hand hygiene policy acknowledgment required.
• Confidential Fraud Waste Abuse and Compliance Reporting Mechanism form required.
• Ethics and Compliance policies must be reviewed and signed annually.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12).
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or chest x-ray if positive. TB questionnaire required annually.
• MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters required if low titer without proof of vaccines.
• Hepatitis B: Titer or 3-vaccine series; declination accepted.
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions reviewed.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene).
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); mask required if declining.
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended; proof of primary vaccination collected if available.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager/director or formal leadership.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Unit-specific competency exams required, including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency exams for RNs.
• EKG remediation process in place for candidates who do not pass on first attempt.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiac surgical environment requiring advanced surgical tech skills and flexibility in scheduling. Candidates must meet strict credentialing, background, and health requirements to comply with facility and regulatory standards.