CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist
Memphis, TN
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CVOR Tech

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM (4 days per week, 10 hours per day)
Schedule Rotation:

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
• On-call responsibilities required

Job Description

• Surgical Services role focused on the operating room (OR) environment.
• Must be able to fulfill on-call duties as scheduled.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of CVOR Technologist experience, including experience within the last year.
• At least 2 years of total travel experience.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) experience.
• Must hold current NBSTSA certification.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Two forms of government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license, social security card, passport).
• Background check within 60 days of start, including statewide, county, federal searches, and education verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and annually thereafter.
• Separate sex offender search required.
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry search required (TN only).
• Education verification required (diploma/transcript not accepted in lieu).
• Two recent professional references required.
• Skills checklist and internal evaluation required annually or after one year with agency.

Certifications

• NBSTSA certification (mandatory for OR Tech).
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or ARC only).
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification, and other certifications are not required for this role.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands.
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year; if positive, clear chest X-ray within 2 years plus annual TB questionnaire.
• Proof of immunizations or positive antibody titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30). Exemptions require mask-wearing in patient areas and may delay start date.
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no pending results accepted).
• Fit test for 3M N-95 masks within 1 year, with a clear pass result (required prior to start).

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge must be recent (within 6 months), front-facing, no hats/head coverings (unless for religious reasons), no glasses or glare, neutral expression, plain background, no photo filters, and all facial piercings removed.
• Dress code for surgical techs: steel gray scrubs, no prints or embroidery allowed.
• Confidentiality acknowledgment must be signed prior to start.
• Onsite fit test and questionnaire completion required before start date.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must comply with all documentation and credentialing requirements prior to start; no exceptions for pending compliance.
• Prior travel experience is required if candidate has less than 3 years OR CST experience (minimum 2 years with travel experience).
• This position requires living at least 100 miles from the facility location.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this CVOR Tech travel contract opportunity.