CVOR Technologist
Waterbury, CT
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Surgical Technologist (OR Tech) 

1. Shift and Schedule

• Shift option 1: 5 days per week, 6:45 AM–3:15 PM.
• Shift option 2: 4 days per week, 6:45 AM–5:15 PM.
• Call requirement: Monday–Friday, 3:15 PM–7:00 AM, plus 24-hour weekend call on Saturday and Sunday.
• Two techs share call coverage based on their preference.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend listed in the shift details.
• First-time travelers: Not accepted.

2. Required Experience

• Required: 4 years of experience.
• Candidates with 2–3 years may be considered if they have strong experience.
• Previous travel experience is mandatory.
• Cerner experience is required.
• Previous charge experience is preferred.
• Community hospital experience is preferred.
• Level I and Level II trauma experience are preferred.

3. Required Certification

• BLS is required.
• COVID-19 vaccination is required, with medical or religious exemptions only.
• Flu vaccination status is listed as unknown; confirm the facility policy.
• Copies of certifications must be included with submission.

4. Unit and Facility Details

• Department: Operating Room (OR).
• Patient population: Adults.
• Number of OR rooms: 17.
• Daily census: 25 listed.
• Medication systems: Accudose and Omnicell.
• Documentation system: Cerner.
• Communication system: SBAR.
• Patient ratio: 1:1 listed for days.
• Floating: Not specified.

5. Required Surgical Experience

The job lists a broad range of surgical procedures. Candidates should have experience relevant to the facility's OR needs, including:

General and gastrointestinal surgery

• Appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair.
• Colon resection, colonoscopy, EGD, and PEG tube placement or exchange.
• General OR and laparoscopic procedures.
• Gastrointestinal robotic surgery.

Orthopedic and spine surgery

• Total hip and total knee replacement.
• Arthroscopy, fracture reduction, ankle fusion, and bunionectomy.
• Spinal fusion, lumbar fusion, ALIF, XLIF, laminectomy, and discectomy.
• Kyphoplasty and cervical fusion.

Cardiac and vascular surgery

• CABG and mitral valve replacement.
• Carotid endarterectomy.
• Aortobifemoral bypass and femoral-popliteal bypass.
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair and endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR).
• TAVR and atrial septal defect repair.

Gynecological and urological surgery

• Abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy.
• Dilation and curettage (D&C).
• Anterior/posterior repair.
• Gynecological robotic procedures.
• Cystoscopy, prostatectomy, and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).

Neurosurgery and other specialties

• Craniotomy and VP shunt insertion.
• Bronchoscopy, lung resection, and VATS.
• Tracheostomy.
• Mastectomy.
• Tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and endoscopic sinus procedures.
• Nephrectomy and cystoscopy.
• First-assist experience and hybrid OR experience are also listed.

The asterisked procedures appear in the supplied skills list, but the description does not explain what the asterisk means. Confirm which procedures are mandatory versus preferred before screening candidates.

6. Call and Weekend Expectations

• The candidate must be comfortable with overnight call coverage.
• Weekday call begins at 3:15 PM and continues until 7:00 AM.
• Weekend call covers 24 hours on Saturday and Sunday.
• Two technicians coordinate and share call coverage.
• Weekend coverage is required, but the exact frequency needs clarification because the description says every other weekend while the unit details say one weekend per month.

7. Submission and Compliance Requirements

• SSN and date of birth are required in the submission workflow; handle sensitive information only through the approved secure system.
• RTO must be provided.
• References are required.
• Copies of certifications are required.
• Local candidates are accepted at a lower bill rate.
• Local radius: 75 miles.

• Modules are billable for up to 3 hours.