CVOR Surgical Technologist
Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVOR Tech

Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Surgical Services
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Must have Level 1 Trauma experience
• Shift: Day shift, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM (10-hour shifts, 4 days per week)
• On-call required Friday through Sunday during scheduled weeks (at least two call days per week and 1-2 weekends every 6-week schedule)
• Floating required to other units/campuses as needed, including Main OR if CVOR volume is low

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through NBSTSA (pending certification not accepted)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Driver’s License required for computer access and must be carried on duty

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience, including First Assist roles
• Experience with procedures such as:

  • Aortic Aneurysm repair
  • Atherectomy
  • ASD repair
  • Cardiomyoplasty
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
  • Mitral valve replacement
  • Pericardial window
  • Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) management
• Patient population averages 3 heart surgeries per day

Scheduling and Work Conditions

• Shift hours: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• On-call required after shift hours Friday–Sunday during scheduled weeks
• Overtime days expected each week
• Facility allows calling off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Travel pairs and trios are welcome
• Radius rule applies for local candidates; first-time travelers are not accepted

Compliance and Background Requirements

• 7-year background check within 12 months of start required
• E-Verify or attestation required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter
• Fingerprinting required if candidate has lived/worked in certain states (e.g., WV) within last 7 years
• Education verification required (highest level of education)
• Drug screen required within 1 year of start and updated annually (5-panel minimum)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Respirator fit test completed onsite during orientation
• Immunizations/vaccinations required (or proof of immunity/declination):

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if working in high-risk areas)
  • Negative TB test (True 2-step PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or Tspot within 90 days of start)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines (second vaccine can be pending if collected within 28 days)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
  • Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines (second vaccine can be pending if collected within 28 days)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption required by specified deadlines (not required for remote workers)

Orientation and Training

• Online modules (~12 hours) must be completed within 72 hours of assignment
• Pass/fail testing (medication and arrhythmia exams) required prior to orientation with two attempts allowed
• Floating policy acknowledgment required annually
• Badge photo required prior to start (passport-style, plain background, no alterations)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Technologist experience
• CVOR Technologist experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one prior travel assignment
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification through NBSTSA (pending certification not accepted)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Experience with the following procedures:

  • Aortic Aneurysm repair
  • Atherectomy
  • ASD repair
  • Cardiomyoplasty
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
  • Mitral valve replacement
  • Pericardial window
  • Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) management