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

Job Opportunity: Certified Surgical Technician

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (approximately 13 weeks)
Specialty: Certified Surgical Technician – Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)

Job Description

• Provide surgical technologist support for cardiac procedures, including heart and lung transplants.
• Must be able to staff transplant cases.
• Call coverage is required.
• Work includes off-shift hours, providing lunch coverage to day shift and taking assignments afterward.

Required Qualifications

Licensure & Certification

• Must hold a valid permanent Certified Surgical Technician license/certification. Temporary licenses are not accepted.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• Must provide a non-expired photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).

Experience

• Specialty: Certified Surgical Technician in Cardiovascular OR.
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard experience for CVOR Surgical Tech roles (typically 1+ years).
• No explicit prior travel experience required.

Health & Immunizations

• COVID-19 vaccine preferred but not required (medical or religious exemptions accepted).
• Positive titers or vaccination proof required for:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (full series or partial with signed declination)
  • Tdap (within last 10 years; no declinations accepted)
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (October–March) or must complete specific masking and declination forms.
• 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) TB test with negative results within last 6 months; if positive, clear chest X-ray and current TB questionnaire required.
• Fit test for N95 respirators completed within 1 year prior to start.
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start confirming ability to work without restrictions.

Background & Verification

• Criminal background check within 6 months prior to start, including Social Security trace and county searches for last 7 years, national sex offender registry, and OIG exclusion check.
• Ohio fingerprinting required (BCI&I and FBI checks depending on residency duration). Attestations allowed only for pending results with proof of completion.
• Employment verification for last 5 years through third-party verification.
• Education verification through third-party; international education requires equivalency documentation.
• Drug screen within 60 days prior to start (10-panel, lab report required; instant screens not accepted).
• Completion of safety and compliance training modules prior to clearance; renewal annually.

Skills & Competency

• Completion of a skills checklist specific to the clinical area within 1 year prior to start.
• Competency exam with a minimum passing score of 80% within 1 year prior to start.
• Core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals, OSHA topics, completed within 1 year prior to start.

Additional Information

• This position requires the ability to work off-shift hours and be available for call.
• Candidates must be able to staff complex cardiac surgeries including heart and lung transplants.
• All required documentation and verifications must be current and completed prior to start.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Certified Surgical Technician role in a cardiovascular operating room setting.