Cardiovascular OR Scrub Technologist
Seattle, WA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: CVOR Tech (Scrub Tech - Cardiac OR)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Specialty: Surgical Services
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Position: Scrub Tech - CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) with Cardiac Call obligation
• Start Date: January 26
• Schedule: Mid shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (11:00 AM - 11:30 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• Floating: Yes, within hospital only (no floating to sister hospitals)
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated unless otherwise stated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Maximum 1 week
• Patient Population: Orthopedic sports (limited total joints), minimally invasive arthroscopic and laparoscopic cases, robotics, general surgery, gynecology, urology, plastics. Experience with neuro, spine, thoracic, and vascular is a plus.
• Environment: Very busy, high acuity academic medical center
• Average Daily Census: 50-75 patients
• Rooms: 28
• Scrub Color: Any (scrubs provided)
• Charting System: EPIC

Experience & Certifications

• Required Years of Experience: 2 years in specialty
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• Preferred Certifications (may be required depending on unit):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification (refer to unit job description)

Compliance & Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check required within 45 days of start
• Must run checks on current and former legal names and known aliases
• Sex offender search required
• Education verification required for Med Lab Techs and RNs (diploma/transcript acceptable)
• WA WATCH background check required for Washington state
• Drug screen: 10 panel within 1 year of start (required by agency, not facility)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (agency requirement)
• Fit mask test within 9-12 months of start (specific mask types required)
• TDAP vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility guidelines
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (exceptions for birthdate prior to 1/1/57)
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer or declination required (vaccines alone not sufficient)
• Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (history of disease not accepted at this facility)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• COVID vaccination or declination required for tracking

Additional Information

• Performance evaluation requested at end of assignment (Montlake location only)
• Radiation badges not provided by agency for new candidates; must be supplied by facility if needed
• Candidates must watch EPIC/Alaris integration video and complete attestation prior to start (for RNs)
• Various facility-specific agreements and checklists required prior to start
• Medication and competency exams may be required depending on role and unit
• Suicide prevention training required for multi-state licensed nurses working in Washington

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a CVOR Scrub Tech with cardiac call responsibilities in a high-acuity academic medical center in Seattle, WA. The role requires at least 2 years of surgical services experience, BLS certification, weekend availability, and the ability to float within the hospital. Candidates must meet comprehensive background, health, and immunization requirements and comply with facility-specific onboarding processes. First-time travelers are accepted.