CVOR Surgical Technologist
Winston Salem, North Carolina
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

CVOR Tech - Surgical Services

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• 10-hour day shifts, Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Call required 10 days per month, including one weekend per month

Unit & Patient Population

• 3 operating rooms
• Adult and geriatric patients (20s to 90s)
• Procedures include: Aortic and Mitral Valve surgeries, ASD, Redo Surgeries, Esophagogastrectomy, CABG (with/without valve repair/replacement), VATS, Thoracotomy, Mediastinoscopy, Mitral Clip, TAVR, Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Groin Exploration, Port-a-Cath Placement, Robotic Thoracic Surgery, Carotid Endarterectomy, IABP insertion/removal, Myxoma Removal, Pneumonectomy, Chamberlin Procedure, Tracheostomy, VSD

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a CVOR Technologist
• CVOR Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Preferred Qualifications

• CNOR certification
• Scrub experience

Required Certifications & Compliance

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA or American Red Cross accepted
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on unit specifics
• Background checks including local, federal, and national criminal databases, education verification, and others as applicable
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (or within 30 days if past positive TB)
• Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training (not required for non-clinical)
• Immunizations and titers required: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (with facility-specific declination if applicable)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption with mask requirement during flu season
• Completion of facility-specific education modules and orientation checklists
• Medication safety training and competency exams as applicable
• Color blindness testing within 1 year of start
• Competency exams and skills checklists as applicable

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific onboarding documents including confidentiality agreements, hospital policies, and compliance training
• Photo for badge required (passport style, white background, business attire)
• Must complete Corp ID setup and I-Learn login within required timeframes prior to start
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years (not required for non-clinical)
• Employment application must be uploaded prior to start
• Radiation badge required if applicable (not typical for CVOR Tech but noted for certain tech roles)
• State-specific registry and exclusion list checks required within 90 days prior to start

Important Notes

• No RTO (Return to Office) after booking allowed; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation
• Interview with manager required before offer
• Unit accepts contracts for 13 weeks only

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR Technicians seeking a travel contract with a structured day shift schedule and a diverse surgical caseload.