CVOR Pediatric Surgical Technologist
Indianapolis, Indiana
Riley Hospital for Children

Job Opportunity: Pediatric CVOR Tech

Location

• Indianapolis, Indiana

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Day shift, 4x10 hour shifts (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
• Call required
• Blocked scheduling available
• Work primarily in the general OR starting at 3 PM

Unit Information

• Labor and Delivery with typical OB cases including:

  • Cesarean Section
  • Dilation and Curettage
  • Dilation and Evacuation
  • Tubal Ligation
  • Cerclage
• Non-OB high-risk cases such as:

  • Accreta/Chyst
  • Laparoscopic ectopic
  • Cystoscopy
• Average daily surgical case volume: 6

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a CVOR Technologist, with experience within the last year
• NBSTSA certification must be in hand to submit
• BLS certification (AHA or RQI accepted)
• Required skillset:

  • Sterilization experience
  • Scrub experience
  • High-Level Disinfection (HLD)
  • Decontamination experience
  • Scope/Probe reprocessing

Certifications (AHA accepted unless otherwise noted)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification as applicable per unit (verify requirements prior to start)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, including:

  • 7 years of residence/work history
  • SSN Trace
  • County, Statewide, National Sex Offender checks
  • FACIS Level III
  • Education verification
  • International search if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Employment application covering 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Minimum 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years (must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above)
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months with approved respirators (3M N95 models or Honeywell N95)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months (including amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles): Positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted)
  • Mumps: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted)
  • Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted; history not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Strongly recommended (preferred but not required)
• Tuberculosis screening within 1 year (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT)
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31); declinations not accepted

Additional Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific compliance and confidentiality forms prior to start
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment including HIPAA compliance
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing (Ishihara or equivalent) with minimum 100% score
• Unit competency exam required
• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy required)

Notes

• Perioperative/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers are exempt from certain state license restrictions effective 11/30/24.
• On-site fit testing is available only as a last resort and requires prior approval.
• Mandatory facility-specific training modules may apply depending on the role and facility.
• Floating is not required for this position.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Pediatric CVOR Tech travel contract opportunity.