CVOR Surgical Technologist
Weston, FL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CVOR Tech

Location: Weston, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) from 1100 to 2230 with cardiac call responsibilities.
• May assist with other surgical cases if no cardiac cases are available.
• Cardiac call is required.
• Strong Surgical Tech experience with emphasis on CVOR and Vascular cases is required.
• Must have experience in Cardiac OR and be able to set up and start call cases.
• Call requirements vary, approximately 6 minimum per month, potentially up to 10 if short staffed. Weekend calls are 24-hour shifts.
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs, including sister facilities, is required.
• Locals accepted at the same rate.
• Pending licenses are NOT accepted.
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours for 3x12 shifts or 40 hours for 8/10 shifts.
• Block scheduling is NOT accommodated.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Services (CVOR Tech)
• Required years of experience: 2 years preferred, minimum 18 months required.
• Strong vascular and CVOR experience is mandatory.
• Prior travel experience: NOT explicitly required; first-time travelers accepted.

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
• National certification (NBSTSA and/or NCCT) preferred but not required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be relevant for similar units but not explicitly required here.
• State license must be current and verified prior to start.
• Pending licenses are NOT accepted.

Shift & Scheduling

• Shift options to be discussed during interview.
• Weekend work required; specifics discussed during interview.
• On-call requirements vary and will be discussed during interview.

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching hospital.
• Total staffed beds: 230.
• Charting system: EPIC.
• Scrub color: Ceil Blue.
• Free parking in unrestricted spaces.
• Smoke-free facility: All travelers must be nicotine-free (negative 10 panel drug screen including nicotine required).

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG required.
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprinting clearance required prior to start.
• Drug screen: Negative 10 panel plus nicotine within 1 year of start.
• Physical exam within 6 months of start required.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Flu seasonal vaccination (or approved medical/religious exemption).
  • COVID vaccination series or approved exemption.
  • TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella immunization or titers as per facility policy.
• Two professional references within 2 years required.
• Completion of online training modules prior to start is mandatory and time-sensitive.
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront with application.

Additional Notes

• Must prioritize time-sensitive onboarding modules once assigned.
• Floating to sister facilities is required within scope.
• No block scheduling accommodations.
• Locals accepted at the same pay rate.
• Facility is smoke-free and requires nicotine-free status verified by drug screening.

This position is ideal for Surgical Technologists with strong CVOR and vascular experience looking for a travel contract in a teaching hospital environment with cardiac call responsibilities.