Travel On Call - CVOR Technologist
Chula Vista, CA
Voca Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days, Flexible, On call

Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Technician – Travel

Shift: 3x12-hour variable shifts
Start Time: Between 6:15 AM and 11:00 AM
Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
On-Call Requirements: 12 hours on weekends and 20 hours on weekdays per 4-week period
Response Time: 30 minutes
Weekend Requirements: Two scheduled shifts every other weekend; weekend call is in addition to regularly scheduled weekend shifts

Certification: BLS for Healthcare Providers required; Scrub Tech certification preferred

Job Description

The CVOR Technician provides specialized surgical support in the cardiovascular operating room. Candidates must have strong cardiac surgery experience and proficiency in orthopedic, neurological, and robotic procedures to assist with general surgery cases when cardiac cases are not scheduled.

Key Responsibilities

• Scrub for cardiovascular and other surgical procedures.
• Prepare instruments, supplies, and equipment for scheduled cases.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and provide support throughout procedures.
• Demonstrate proficiency in cardiac, orthopedic, neurological, and robotic surgery.
• Maintain accurate surgical counts and instrument accountability.
• Follow operating room safety standards and established procedures.
• Identify problems and take appropriate action to support quality patient care.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure efficient operating room workflow.
• Participate in scheduled on-call coverage and meet the 30-minute response-time requirement.

Required Skills

• Cardiovascular surgery proficiency
• Orthopedic surgery proficiency
• Neurosurgery proficiency
• Robotic surgery proficiency
• Hospital-based surgical scrubbing experience
• Operating room procedures and instrument management
• Problem analysis and resolution

Education & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a scrub person in a hospital setting.
• High school education preferred.
• Approved Operating Room Technician program or equivalent demonstrated technical skills preferred.
• Scrub Tech certification preferred.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers required.