CVOR Surgical Technologist
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Surgical Technologist (CST) – CVOR: 13-week travel contract in Columbus, OH at a Level I Trauma hospital supporting advanced cardiac and vascular surgery. Certified Surgical Technologist required; EPIC experience preferred. Join a high-acuity cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) team in Central Ohio.

Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio (zip 43210) — Central Ohio healthcare job
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 20, 2026)
• Employment Type: Travel Contract — CVOR travel surgical tech job
• Setting: Hospital – Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) at a Level I Trauma center
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shift Schedule: Evening shifts – 2x12-hour (10:30–23:00) & 2x8-hour (14:30–23:00); flexibility required
• Weekend Rotation: As needed
• Call: Required
• Charting System: EPIC (experience with EPIC charting preferred)
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1860–$1990/week

Job Requirements (Qualifications)

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 5 years total CST experience — hospital surgical tech jobs preferred
• At least 2 years in cardiac & vascular surgery (cardiovascular surgical tech / cardiac OR experience)
• Minimum 1 year CVOR experience
• Minimum 1 year experience in a Level I Trauma facility
• Experience with cardiovascular/thoracic instrument reprocessing and specialized CVOR instrumentation
• Proficiency in aseptic technique, scrub & circulate roles, crash cart/emergency response, and equipment documentation
• Familiarity with common CVOR procedures (CABG, EVAR, TEVAR, valve replacement, and other cardiac/vascular surgeries)
• Ability to work within the 06:30–23:00 time frame as needed
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• 2 professional references required (one must be from a manager/director or formal leadership)

Responsibilities

• Scrub and assist in complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures as a CVOR surgical tech
• Prepare, maintain, and reprocess surgical instruments and specialized cardiovascular equipment
• Ensure strict adherence to aseptic technique, sterile field maintenance, and universal protocols
• Support trauma cases and participate in crash cart and emergency response for high-acuity patients
• Accurately document equipment usage, instrument counts, and surgical procedures in EPIC
• Participate in weekend rotations and take call as scheduled to support the CVOR team
• Collaborate with surgeons, perioperative nurses, perfusionists, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care

Why Join This CVOR Travel Opportunity

• Gain advanced cardiac and vascular OR experience at a Level I Trauma center in Columbus, OH
• Work with an experienced, multidisciplinary surgical team on complex CVOR cases
• Competitive travel contract opportunity with professional development in cardiac surgery
• Experience the vibrant Columbus community — arts, dining, and neighborhoods close to a major medical campus

Apply now: Submit your resume/CV, current CST credential, BLS, and two professional references (one managerial). Fast interview and credentialing process for qualified CVOR travel surgical tech candidates. Join our healthcare team today!

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