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

Job Opportunity: CVOR Tech (Certified Surgical Tech - Cardiovascular Operating Room)

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

Job Description

• Position: Certified Surgical Tech (CVOR) – Scrub Required
• Shift: PM Weekends, 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with call required
• Flexibility with scheduling is a must
• First-time travelers accepted; locals accepted as well

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years total Certified Surgical Tech (CST) experience
• At least 2+ years experience 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 required

Required Skills

• General Operating Room procedures
• Thoracic and Vascular surgery support
• CVOR procedures including CABG, EVAR, TEVAR, valve replacement, etc.
• Aseptic technique
• Crash cart management, scrub & circulate duties
• Equipment documentation
• Charting experience with EPIC system

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• National Tech Certification verification required within 30 days of start (note: National cert not required for Surgical Technologists; specific certifications may apply for Surgical Processing Technicians)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific codes apply)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation verification required
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccines or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager/director or formal leadership)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Unit-specific competency exams, including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam for RNs (if applicable)
• Compliance with facility dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Background acknowledgement form for subcontractors
• Fingerprinting proof required for all candidates

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced Certified Surgical Tech with strong cardiovascular and trauma experience. The role requires weekend night shifts with call, and candidates must meet rigorous credentialing, background, and health compliance standards. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.