Travel CVOR Technologist
Charlotte, NC
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Title: CVOR Surgical Tech

Location: Charlotte, NC

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift Details: 10hr Night Shift (40 hours/week) – Monday to Thursday | 7:00 PM – 5:30 AM | Call required | 75% Holiday requirement

Job Summary

The CVOR Surgical Technologist assists in cardiovascular and general surgical procedures by maintaining a sterile environment, preparing instruments, and providing intraoperative support. This role requires strong experience across CVOR and Main OR specialties.

Facility Overview

• 337 licensed beds
• No Trauma designation
• Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
• Non-teaching hospital
• Radius rule: Must reside 50 miles from facility

Unit Overview

• 13 OR rooms 1 procedure/cysto room
• Average 45 cases per day
• Minimum 2 years of OR/CVOR experience required
• First-time travelers accepted

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sterile surgical field
• Assist surgeons by passing instruments and supplies
• Ensure proper setup and functioning of surgical equipment
• Perform scrubbing duties across multiple specialties
• Maintain instrument and supply counts
• Assist with patient positioning and OR setup
• Collaborate with surgical team and anesthesia staff

Patient Population & Procedures

Main OR Procedures include

• Orthopedic: Joint replacements, arthroscopies, fracture repairs
• Spine: Fusions, laminectomies, microdiscectomies
• General: Laparoscopic and open procedures including hernia, colon, and abdominal surgeries
• Breast: Lumpectomies and mastectomies
• Urology: TURP, cystoscopy, nephrectomy
• GYN: Hysterectomies and related procedures
• Plastics and podiatry procedures
• Robotic surgeries across specialties

CVOR Procedures include

• Cardiothoracic: CABG, AVR, MVR, septal myomectomy
• Vascular: Bypass, carotid procedures, thrombectomy
• Thoracic: VATS, lobectomy, pericardial window

Required Qualifications

• BLS Certification – Required
• Completion of accredited Surgical Tech program – Required
• National Certification – Preferred
• Minimum 2 years CVOR/OR experience

Skills Required

• Strong CVOR experience including CABG, TAVR, vascular and thoracic cases
• Ability to scrub across multiple specialties
• Proficiency in sterile technique and instrumentation
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Department Support

• OR Assistants (6 weekdays) for turnovers and support
• Charge Nurse and HUC
• Anesthesia/CRNA coverage 24/7

Technology & Equipment

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Omnicell
• Monitors: Philips

Floating Requirements

• None

Orientation

• Main OR: 1 week
• CVOR: 2 weeks
• Orientation includes five 8-hour shifts

Scheduling Details

• Call requirement:
  • 4–5 weekday call shifts per 6-week schedule (as early as 5 PM – 7 AM)
  • 1–2 weekend call rotations per 6-week schedule (Friday 5 PM – Monday 7 AM)
• Weekend: Call only
• Holidays: 75% required

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Provided
• Parking: Free