CVOR Surgical Technologist
Jacksonville, FL
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Certified Surgical Technician CVOR (Travel)

Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Hours: 40 hours per week
On-Call: On-call requirements distributed equally among team members
Holiday Requirements: Any holiday that falls during regularly scheduled shift

Job Title

Surgical Technologist - CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room)

Required Qualifications

• License: Current Surgical Technologist license or certification as required for the specialty.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association required)
• Experience:

  • No explicit years of experience stated; assume standard for Certified Surgical Technician CVOR (typically 1-2 years minimum).
• Prior Travel Experience:

  • No prior travel experience explicitly required.

Required Credentials and Compliance

• Current license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Completion of Pre-Hire Surgical Technologist Contract Worker Onboarding Attestation Modules.
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA) completed within one year of start and updated every 3 years.
• Ascension Skills Checklist completed within one year of start and updated annually.
• Health and Immunization Requirements:

  • Documented proof of two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
  • Documentation of Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine for flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement).
  • Documentation of two Varicella vaccines or immunity evidence (no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • TB screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within one year, and annual TB questionnaire.
  • Fit Test for respiratory protection, updated annually.
• Drug Screening: 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, including MRO review if applicable.
• Background and Verification Checks:

  • Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days of assignment start.
  • EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days of start.
  • Employment verification for the past seven years.
  • Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start.
  • Professional references: at least two qualifying references prior to first assignment.
• Additional Documentation:

  • Driver’s License/State ID (must be current and valid).
  • Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
  • Ascension Confirmation of Assignment on agency letterhead with accurate start/end dates.
  • Forward-facing badge photo with white or blue background (no alterations or filters).

Summary

This is a travel assignment for a Certified Surgical Technician specializing in Cardiovascular Operating Room procedures. The contract is approximately 13 weeks long with a full-time schedule and on-call responsibilities shared among the team. Candidates must hold current certification/license, BLS (AHA), and meet extensive immunization, health, and compliance requirements. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Note: All credentials and verifications must be current and compliant with facility and regulatory standards prior to assignment start.