Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Newark, NJ
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Surgical Services (Travel/Contract)

Location: Newark, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Primary Unit: CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room)
• May float to Main OR if CVOR volume is low
• Schedule:

  • 37.5 hours per week
  • 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM (3 days)
  • 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (1 day)
• On Call:

  • 8-hour shift on 2 weekdays (either 3-11 PM or 11 PM-7 AM)
  • 24-hour on-call on Saturdays and Sundays (one weekend per month)
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Provided
• First Time Travelers Accepted

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum 1.5 years of surgical experience
• Must have scrub experience
• Proficiency in heart and lung transplant surgeries required
• Kidney transplant experience highly preferred
• Experience with the following cases:

  • Valve replacement
  • Coronary artery bypass
  • TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
  • Dissection
  • VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery)
• Must have Hybrid Room, Endovascular, and vascular surgery experience, including:

  • Endovascular AAA repair
  • Carotid endarterectomy
  • Arteriogram, angiogram
  • Transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR)
  • AV fistula
  • Femoral-popliteal bypass
• Cases in Main OR may include:

  • General surgery
  • Laparoscopic surgery
  • Gynecological surgery
  • Robotic surgery
  • Orthopedic/Neuro surgery
  • Vascular surgery
  • Pediatric surgery

Certifications & Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) generally not required for CVOR but verify with program coordinator if needed
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit and specialty (e.g., PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy certification)
• Must complete required background checks and verifications including:

  • Criminal background check within 30 days of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
  • State-specific exclusions list (New Jersey Department of Treasury)
• Drug screening within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as per facility requirements
• Fit test and respiratory medical clearance as required
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and education modules prior to start
• References: 2 references within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history required
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable

Additional Notes

• Block or special scheduling requests must be approved at time of booking
• Return to Office (RTO) must be included with submission
• Candidates switching between RWJ sites with less than 30-day gap may reuse some documentation
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Scrub attire is provided by the facility

This position is ideal for surgical services professionals with cardiovascular OR experience looking for a 13-week travel contract in Newark, NJ.