CVOR Surgical Technologist
Dayton, OH
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

CVOR Tech (Surgical Services) - Travel/Contract

Location: Dayton, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, 5x8 hours (6:30 AM - 2:30 PM)
Call: 1 day per week and every 5th weekend (Friday 3 PM - Monday 7 AM)
Work Setting: Surgical Services with open heart experience required; must be flexible to work across multiple service lines including general, gynecology, vascular, urology, podiatry, orthopedics, and spine. The CVOR team floats between two hospital campuses.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a CVOR Technologist.
• Recent CVOR Technologist experience within the last year.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) through Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist (CAAHEP accredited program and national exam) or certification via National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• High school diploma or GED required.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check including SSN trace, national or all states, all counties, and national sex offender registry.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
  • Fingerprinting not required unless working with infants, children, elderly, pharmacy techs, or pain management clinics.
• Education Verification: Primary source verification required for surgical tech program completion.
• Licensure: Ohio licensure verification required if applicable.
• Drug Testing: Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 12 months, including marijuana panel. Lab work must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing.
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 2 years indicating fitness to work and free of communicable diseases.
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (vaccination series, immune titer, or declination).
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray; annual TB questionnaire if past positive.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
  • Respiratory safety clearance within 1 year, renewed annually.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required for all clinical positions.
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required for RNs (not applicable here).
• Competencies:

  • Medication/pharmacology competency exam within 2 years.
  • Unit-specific competency exam within 2 years.
• References: Two professional references within 2 years required; one must be a manager, supervisor, or charge nurse. Employment verification accepted if references unavailable.
• Employment Application: Current resume/application required.
• Skills Checklist: Required within 1 year and updated annually.

Additional Information

• The employer reserves the right to cancel up to 2 shifts due to low census during the contract.
• Agreement cancellation possible with 2 weeks’ notice without penalty.
• Travelers are not eligible for employee incentives.
• Request for Return to Office (RTO) must be submitted with initial application; no additions after offer. Approval at manager’s discretion.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a CVOR Tech with strong open heart surgical experience and flexibility to work across multiple surgical service lines. The position requires day shifts with on-call responsibilities and comprehensive compliance with background checks, certifications, health screenings, and documentation. Certification as a Surgical Technologist and CPR are mandatory, with preference for certified techs. Candidates must be prepared for floating between hospital campuses and meet all health and safety requirements.