CVOR Surgical Technologist
Columbia, SC
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CVOR Tech

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Surgical Services
• Shift: Day shift, 4x10 hours (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM), 40 hours per week
• Role involves scrubbing and circulating in the CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room)
• On-call requirements:

  • Vascular: 7 to 10 days on call including weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) when fully staffed
  • Hearts: 10 to 15 days on call including 2 weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
  • Call frequency depends on staffing levels
• Locals accepted if residing over 50 miles from the facility
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Prior license pending status is not accepted

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a CVOR Technologist, with experience within the last year
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• NBSTSA certification required

Compliance and Testing Requirements

• Online orientation modules must be completed within 72 hours of assignment (required before start)
• Pre-assignment testing (medication and EKG/arrhythmia tests) must be completed within 72 hours of receiving login information; two attempts allowed
• Pass/fail testing for medication and arrhythmia required for RNs and certain tech roles (not required for prebook candidates)
• Annual competency exams and core training (Parts I, II, III) required, including OSHA, patient safety, and age-specific care
• Background screenings such as EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG must be current within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days for ongoing assignments
• Badge photo required prior to start with specific guidelines (passport style, plain background, no obstructions)

Additional Notes

• Call requirements and schedules will be discussed during the interview
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at time of application and approved based on facility needs
• Candidates with gaps of more than 30 days between contracts require updated physical exams and background checks
• Facility is latex-free; latex allergies are acceptable
• Candidates must have verifiable documentation for all health and compliance requirements
• Floating policy must be signed by all clinical candidates and renewed annually

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR Techs seeking a travel contract with a reputable surgical services team in South Carolina.