CVOR Technician
Spokane, WA
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: CVOR Tech (Surgical Services)

Location: Spokane, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Technician
• Open to first-time travelers who meet all skills and experience requirements
• No floating between units
• On-call required: 1x per week, plus 1 weekend every 6 weeks (on-call only)
• Weekends required only for on-call
• Expected nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1
• Must be able to scrub all open cardiac cases
• Preference given to candidates with cardiac robotic experience

Facility Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care
• Level II Trauma Center
• Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• 629 staffed beds
• Teaching hospital
• Charting system: Epic
• Free parking

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Services (CVOR Tech)
• Required years of experience: 2 years (higher value from description)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (open to first-time travelers)

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
• State professional license as required
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) (if applicable)

Note: Certifications must be verified and current as per facility requirements.

Required Background and Compliance Checks

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification required for all candidates
• State-specific searches for Washington (WSP/WATCH) and Oregon as applicable
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria) within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator safety clearance required annually for travel candidates
• Fit mask testing required annually (onsite or valid record)

Additional Requirements

• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Skills checklist updated annually (if applicable)
• Photo for badge with neutral background required
• Completion of required WorkRamp training modules prior to start, including:

  • Annual regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for Surgical Services and CVOR Tech role
  • Facility-specific modules for Spokane region
• Epic training modules required within a week of orientation

Work Schedule and Conditions

• No floating between units
• On-call 1x per week and 1 weekend every 6 weeks (on-call only)
• Weekends required only for on-call shifts
• 1:1 patient ratio expected

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a CVOR Tech in Spokane, WA, at a Level II Trauma Center. Candidates must have at least 2 years of surgical services experience, be able to scrub all open cardiac cases, and hold current certifications including ACLS, BLS, and PALS. First-time travelers are welcome if they meet all requirements. The role requires on-call availability and completion of extensive background checks, health screenings, and mandatory training modules.