CVOR Surgical Technologist
Silver Spring, MD
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CVOR Tech

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Surgical Services (Cardiovascular Operating Room Technician)
• Shift: Days (10-hour shifts)
• Call Requirement: 2-3 calls per week, including at least 1 weekend per month (24-hour coverage on Saturday and Sunday). Call frequency may increase depending on staff mix, potentially up to 10 weekdays per month.
• Work Days: Monday through Friday, off day varies, on-call required.
• Number of Operating Rooms: 12
• Types of Cases: Adults, Adolescents, Geriatrics – General and Neurosurgery; Cardiovascular cases preferred
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years (first-timers not accepted)
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• National Certification: NBSTSA strongly preferred
• BLS Certification: Required
• Floating: No floating within or to sister facilities
• Block Schedule Accommodation: Yes
• Locals Accepted: Yes (same metropolitan area)
• Pending State License: Not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Special Requirements: Scrub experience required
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Staffed Beds: 178
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Free in South Parking Garage
• Facility Policy: Strict no-tobacco/nicotine policy (includes all forms such as vaping, gum, patches, etc.). Failure of nicotine/cotinine drug screen results in automatic cancellation.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a CVOR Technologist
• CVOR Technologist experience within the last year
• Current BLS certification
• NBSTSA certification

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers: Not accepted for this position
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required
• Nicotine Policy: Zero tolerance for nicotine use; candidates must be nicotine-free for at least 90 days prior to start
• Orientation: Safety manual acknowledgement required
• Documentation: Must provide proof of all required certifications, licenses, immunizations, and background checks prior to start
• Facility Specific: No floating to sister facilities; block scheduling is possible; locals accepted

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR Technicians seeking a travel contract in a well-equipped acute care hospital with a strong emphasis on patient safety and compliance.