Cardiovascular Operating Room Technologist
Ann Arbor, MI
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: CVOR Tech

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Specialty: Surgical Services (Cardiovascular Operating Room Tech)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Shift: Day/Evening rotating schedule with 2x8-hour and 2x12-hour shifts
• Shift rotation is required
• Call requirements: 2-4 weeknights and 1-2 weekends of call per 4-week schedule
• Call shifts are no longer than 12 hours
• Weekend call is either Friday & Saturday night OR Saturday & Sunday during the day only
• Unit is flexible with time-off requests and scheduling
• Positive team dynamic and supportive management reported by previous travelers

Patient Population & Procedures

• Adult cardiac surgery patients, vascular, and thoracic cases
• Complex and high acuity cases including:

  • Cardiac: LVAD/RVAD, Heart Transplant, Aortic Aneurysm Repair, MVR, AVR, CABG, ECMO, MAZE, Aortic Balloon/Impella Devices
  • Thoracic: Transplant, VATS Wedge Resection, VATS/Open Lobectomy, Esophagectomy (Minimally Invasive & Transhiatal), Bronchoscopy, EGD, Mediastinal Mass Removal, Laparoscopic & Open Hiatal Hernia Repair
  • Vascular: AAA, EVAR, Carotid Endarterectomy, AV Fistulas, Fem-distal bypass, Fem-fem bypass, SMA bypass, Vein stripping/ablation

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of CVOR Tech experience (highest required years of experience)
• Prior travel experience required

Certifications & Licenses

• ACLS (AHA only, no certificates of completion accepted)
• BLS (AHA only, no certificates of completion accepted)
• PALS (AHA only, as applicable)
• NRP (as applicable)
• State License verification required
• National Tech Certification verification as applicable
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for ICU units including CVICU

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Government issued photo ID required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with additional requirements if past positive)
• Immunizations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (titers or vaccines with boosters as needed)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Flu vaccination required year-round with no exemptions allowed
• Facility-specific documents and attestations must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• 2 recent professional references from managers/supervisors required (charge RN references not accepted)

Additional Notes

• Must be able to cardiac scrub
• Strict flu vaccination policy with no medical or religious exemptions
• Facility offers a positive work environment with strong management support and flexible scheduling

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR Techs who have prior travel experience and are comfortable with a rotating shift schedule and call responsibilities in a high-acuity surgical environment.