CVOR Surgical Technologist
Seattle, WA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: CVOR Tech

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Surgical Services
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (3x12s), starting at 9:00 AM
• Call Requirements: Circulator call with 3 weeknight call shifts per 4-week schedule and 2 weekend 24-hour call shifts per month (total 5 call shifts)
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, on an as-needed basis
• Floating: Yes, within the hospital (no floating to other hospitals)
• Block Schedule: Not open to block scheduling unless otherwise stated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: No
• Return to Office Restrictions: Maximum 1 week

Patient Population & Environment

• Average daily census: 50-75 patients
• Rooms: 28
• Patient types include orthopedic sports (limited total joints), minimally invasive arthroscopic and laparoscopic cases, robotics, general surgery, gynecology, urology, and plastics
• Experience with neuro, spine, thoracic, and vascular cases is a plus
• Very busy, high acuity academic environment

Required Qualifications

• Valid CVOR Technologist license in Washington
• Minimum 3 years of CVOR Technologist experience
• CVOR Technologist experience within the last year

Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA only
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM) — verify based on specific unit needs
• Competency exams such as medication/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG, conscious sedation may be required depending on assignment

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required within 45 days of start
• Education verification may be required depending on discipline
• Various background checks including EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, sex offender search, and state-specific searches
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen required within one year of start
• Physical exam and fit mask testing required (fit test within 12 months of start)
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility guidelines
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination documentation)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination with waiver)
  • Varicella (titer or vaccination)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption/declination documentation
  • COVID vaccination or declination documentation for tracking

Additional Notes

• Scrub color: Any (scrubs provided for OR personnel)
• Charting system: EPIC
• Parking cost: Approximately $10.26 daily
• Performance evaluations may be requested at the end of the assignment
• Radiation badges for new candidates are not provided by the agency; candidates must obtain from the facility if needed

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced CVOR Tech with at least 3 years of specialty experience. The role requires call coverage, weekend availability, and the ability to float within the hospital. The environment is a busy, high-acuity academic surgical setting with a diverse patient population. Candidates must meet all licensing, certification, and compliance requirements prior to start. First-time travelers are not accepted for this position.