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: CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room)
• May float to Main OR if CVOR volume is low
• Work Schedule:

  • 37.5 hours per week
  • 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM (3 days)
  • 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (1 day)
• On Call:

  • 8-hour shift on 2 weekdays (either 3-11 PM or 11 PM-7 AM)
  • 24-hour on-call on Saturdays and Sundays (one weekend per month)
• Cases in Main OR include general surgery, laparoscopic, GYN, robotic, ortho/neuro, vascular, pediatric surgery

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1.5 years of experience in Surgical Services
• Must have scrub experience
• Proficiency in heart and lung transplant cases required
• Kidney transplant experience highly preferred
• Experience with valve replacement, coronary artery bypass, TAVR, dissection, VATS
• Must have Hybrid Room, Endovascular, and vascular experience, including:

  • Endovascular AAA
  • Carotid endarterectomy
  • Arteriogram, angiogram
  • Trans carotid artery revascularization (TCAR)
  • AV fistula
  • Femoral-popliteal bypass
• Scrub provided

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) NOT required for CVOR Tech
• Other certifications may be required depending on facility policies (confirm with program coordinator)

Prior Travel Experience

• First-time travelers accepted
• No prior travel experience required

Charting System

• Epic

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Check: Criminal background check within 30 days of start
• Drug Screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
  • TB test (blood or skin) within 3 months of start or per facility protocol
  • Immunizations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap as per facility requirements
  • Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Respiratory Medical Clearance and Fit Test required prior to start
• Color Blind Exam if job tasks require color discrimination
• Facility-specific education and orientation acknowledgments required
• Employment Application or Resume with 7 years of work history
• References: 2 references within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Skills Checklist updated annually

Additional Notes

• Block or special scheduling requests require approval at time of booking
• Return to Office (RTO) must be included with submission
• Must comply with facility floating policy
• Must complete annual education sign-off and other facility-specific training
• Vendor Medical Clearance Form required if history of positive TB
• Must complete required competency exams (medication test, dysrhythmia/EKG competency, etc.) within specified timeframes
• Must comply with all facility-specific policies and documentation requirements

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Surgical Services professional with specialized CVOR experience, including transplant and advanced vascular procedures, in a dynamic hospital environment.