CVOR Surgical Technologist
Loveland, CO
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Surgical Tech CVOR (Travel/Contract)

Location: Loveland, Colorado
Specialty: Surgical Services (Cardiovascular Operating Room - CVOR)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shifts:

  • 3x12 hour shifts (06:30 - 19:00) or
  • 4x10 hour shifts (06:30 - 17:00)
• Call Requirement:

  • 1 night per week
  • 1 weekend per month (Friday 17:00 to Monday 06:00)
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, as per unit needs
• Number of OR Rooms: 12
• Charting System: Epic
• Staffing Ratios: 1-2 RNs and 1 Surgical Tech per room
• Floating: No floating between units required
• Purpose: Support dual call teams on weekends for cardiac and vascular cases and assist two new surgeons starting in summer

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular OR (CVOR) experience required
• Certifications Required:

  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • DORA issued state license (can be pending during submittal, but proof required)
  • National certification for Surgical Techs if certified through NBSTSA
• Additional Notes:

  • Prior traveler experience preferred but not explicitly required
  • ACLS, PALS, NRP, and other specialty certifications not required for this role unless specified by facility

Time Off / Restrictions

• Maximum of 10 RTO (Return to Office) days approved
• No RTO allowed during these blackout periods:

  • December 21, 2025 – January 3, 2026
  • March 14 – March 21, 2026
  • May 8 – May 11, 2026
  • May 21 – May 27, 2026
• Flexibility may be considered for harder-to-fill positions

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year background check including SSN trace, Colorado state checks, education verification, sex offender search, OFAC sanctions, etc.
• Licensure:

  • Colorado state license required within 60 days of start
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, NP, or PA
  • Fit mask test within 12 months of start, updated annually
  • Immunizations and titers including TDAP, TB test, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Drug testing within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific exemption required during flu season
  • COVID vaccine documentation or signed declination required
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam, Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam, Core Part I-III, OSHA mandatory training—all required within 1 year of start and updated annually
• Other:

  • Ishihara color blind exam required prior to start (online testing not accepted)
  • References: 2 references from last 2 years required, including one from the last year, from charge RN, manager, or supervisor
  • Employment history verification for last 3 years required with explanations for gaps over 30 days

Summary

This is a travel/contract Surgical Tech position in a cardiovascular OR setting requiring at least 2 years of CVOR experience. The role involves call responsibilities, weekend work, and adherence to strict compliance and health documentation standards. The position supports cardiac and vascular surgical teams with no floating required. Candidates must be licensed in Colorado and maintain required certifications and health clearances.