Cardiovascular OR Technologist
Augusta, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Surgical Services (Travel/Contract)

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Specialty: Surgical Services
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Requirements & Details

• Minimum Experience: 2 years (1st time travelers not accepted)
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) mandatory
  • ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification, and others may be required depending on specialty (refer to clinical track guidelines)
• Preferred Experience:

  • Vascular OR cases with Hybrid OR
  • Endovascular experience, Vascular service line, EVAR
  • Experience with CSI, Penumbra preferred
• Electronic Systems: Epic (preferred), Pyxis
• Scrub Color: OR scrubs provided by facility
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Floating: Rarely may float to Main OR
• Call Requirements: 4-5 calls per week with every other weekend on call
• Holiday Work: Expected to work major holidays during assignment (see below)
• Major Holidays Include:

  • New Year’s Eve and Day
  • Spring Break (no RTO)
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving/Black Friday
  • Christmas Eve and Day

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time
• Non-compliance results in a 2-week start delay due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 14 weeks = 14 hours)
• Clinical screening required to determine fit before final manager approval

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Photo ID: Driver’s License or State ID required
• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start, including criminal, sex offender, education verification, and more
• Education Verification: Required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• Licenses: State license verification required within 30 days prior to start (Georgia license mandatory for CRTs & RRTs)
• Certifications: Must be current and valid; expiring certifications like COC not accepted
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • TB questionnaire updated annually
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant acceptable under certain conditions)
• Competency Exams: Required for nursing and allied health staff (medication test, color blind test, dysrhythmia/EKG exam, etc.)
• Facility Policies: Candidates must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies

Additional Notes

• References: 2 clinical references required by agency (not client)
• Skills checklist and work history verification required, can be pending at start with proof of processing
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Candidate must be fully compliant with all requirements prior to start to avoid delays

This position is ideal for experienced surgical services professionals with vascular and endovascular OR experience seeking a travel contract in Georgia.