Cardiovascular Operating Room Technologist
Newark, NJ
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: CVOR Tech - Surgical Services

Location: Newark, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Primary Unit: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
• May float to Main OR if CVOR volume is low
• Required Experience: Minimum 1.5 years in surgical services
• Must have scrub experience
• Proficiency required in heart and lung transplant cases; kidney transplant experience highly preferred
• Types of cases include:

  • Valve replacement
  • Coronary artery bypass
  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
  • Dissection
  • Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
• Must have experience with Hybrid Room, Endovascular, and vascular procedures such as:

  • Endovascular AAA repair
  • Carotid endarterectomy
  • Arteriogram, angiogram
  • Transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR)
  • AV fistula creation
  • Femoral-popliteal bypass
• Cases in Main OR may include:

  • General surgery
  • Laparoscopic surgery
  • Gynecological surgery
  • Robotic surgery
  • Orthopedic/Neuro surgery
  • Vascular surgery
  • Pediatric surgery
• On-call requirements:

  • 8-hour shifts on 2 weekdays (either 3-11 pm or 11-7 pm)
  • 24-hour on-call coverage on Saturdays and Sundays (one weekend per month)
• Charting system used: Epic
• Scrub provided
• BLS certification required
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1.5 years of surgical services experience (use higher if conflicting info)
• Scrub experience mandatory
• Heart and lung transplant proficiency required
• Hybrid Room and Endovascular surgical experience required
• BLS certification required

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required; first-time travelers accepted

Certifications & Competencies (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required for all RNs and relevant techs
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Not required for CVOR Techs
• Other certifications may be required depending on specific assignments or units (confirm with coordinator)

Scheduling & On-Call

• 8-hour shifts on two weekdays (3-11 pm or 11-7 pm)
• 24-hour on-call on weekends (one weekend per month)
• Block or special scheduling requires prior approval

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Must clear background checks including criminal, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific searches
• Drug screening within 30 days of start required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray required
• Physical exam within 12 months required, confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Fit test and respiratory medical clearance required prior to start
• Influenza vaccination or approved exemption required annually
• Completion of facility-specific education and orientation modules prior to start
• References: Two references within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history required
• Skills checklist and competency exams required and must be updated annually or as specified
• Compliance with facility floating policy and other RWJBarnabas Health specific policies

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a CVOR Tech with a focus on cardiovascular and transplant surgical cases in Newark, NJ. Candidates must have at least 1.5 years of relevant surgical experience, including scrub and transplant proficiency, and be BLS certified. The role involves on-call duties and potential floating to other OR specialties. First-time travelers are welcome. Compliance with extensive credentialing, health, and facility-specific requirements is mandatory.