CVOR Surgical Technologist
York, PA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Surgical Services Travel/Contract Position

Location: York, Pennsylvania
Specialty: Surgical Services (Surgical Tech)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Certifications:

  • NBSTSA certification required (NO NCCT)
  • BLS required
  • EPIC experience required
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years CVOR experience
  • Open heart surgery experience required
  • Level I trauma experience required
• Schedule:

  • 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts (6 AM - 4:30 PM) with alternating days off
  • 1-2 call days per week with 30-minute response time
  • Every 3rd or 4th weekend required (Friday 4:30 PM to Monday 6 AM)
  • Holidays as needed (expected to work 2 of 3 major holidays)
  • Alternative schedules considered: 4x10 hours or 3x12 hours for capable surgical techs
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Floating: As needed
• Additional: May care for COVID patients
• Facility Policy: Tobacco and fragrance-free environment

Hiring Process

• Clinical pre-screen to determine fit
• Manager interview required

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
• PA FBI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start; can start with results pending if on file within 45 days
• Pennsylvania State Police PATCH search required within 1 year of start (must be finalized prior to start)
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search required within 5 years of start; can start with results pending if on file within 45 days

Certifications & Verifications

• ACLS (AHA or ARC) as applicable
• BLS (AHA or ARC) required
• PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIH Stroke Certification as applicable
• State license primary source verification
• NURSYS verification for RN, LPN/LVN, AP
• Tech Certification verification as applicable

Health Documents

• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT
• Immunizations/vaccinations required with documentation including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days (PPD not accepted)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer or full vaccine series (3 doses) plus declination form if applicable
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (medical/religious exemptions accepted with documentation)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or exemption/declination accepted
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel within 1 year (Aya requirement only)
• Respiratory safety clearance within 1 year, renewed annually

Facility Specific Documents

• Passport-style photo for badge (professional appearance, solid background)
• Review and sign facility policies including:

  • Medical Statement Non-Employee Ability to Work
  • Commitment to Health & Wellness
  • Code of Conduct
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Non-Employee Affidavit
  • Hepatitis B Declination (if applicable)
  • Safety and Security Vehicle Registration (if applicable)
• Completion of Learning Management System (LMS) modules for RNs and CNAs by due date
• New hire orientation required by end of first day

Additional Notes

• Two professional references required within 3 years
• Most recent resume/application required
• Annual skills checklist required
• Performance evaluations completed onsite by unit managers during assignment

This position requires a highly skilled surgical tech with specific cardiovascular and trauma experience, strong certification credentials, and compliance with extensive background and health documentation. The role involves a demanding schedule with call and weekend requirements in a tobacco and fragrance-free environment.