CVOR Surgical Technologist
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVOR Tech

Location

• Indianapolis, Indiana

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Day shift, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (6:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Call requirement: 90-120 hours of call over a 6-week schedule

Specialty

• Surgical Services (Cardiovascular Operating Room Technician)

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Level 1 Trauma Center surgical services
• Experience with vascular and thoracic surgery cases including:

  • Receiving pump lines from perfusion and preparing for cannulation
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
  • Atherectomy
  • Atrial Septal Defect Repair
  • Cardiomyoplasty
  • Carotid Endarterectomy
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
  • Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
  • Femoral popliteal bypass graft
  • Laparoscopic Cardiac Surgery
  • Mitral valve replacement
  • Pericardial window
  • Robotic Assisted Cardiac Surgery
  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
  • Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR)
  • Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)
  • Heart & Lung Transplant
  • Valve Replacement
  • Aortic Dissection

Required Certifications

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on the cost center (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC) — verify as applicable

Licensure

• Valid state license verification required (Indiana license not accepted for new contracts starting after 9/9/2024 except for Periop/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers)

Interview Availability

• Candidates must provide 2-3 days of interview availability when submitting

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, including 7 years of work/living history, SSN trace, criminal checks, sex offender registry, and education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification by third party; official transcripts or diplomas required
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start (specific respirators approved)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles): Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Mumps: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted; history not accepted
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Strongly recommended but not required
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31)
• TB testing within 1 year of start (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) with chest x-ray if positive
• Color blind testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent) required
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam and unit competency exam required

Additional Requirements

• Minimum 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years; references must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above
• Current employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps of 30+ days
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter
• Completion of facility-specific orientation, compliance, confidentiality, and policy forms prior to start
• Completion of mandatory online training modules (22 modules) prior to orientation with proof of completion required
• Valid driver’s license or passport copy required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a CVOR Technologist
• CVOR Technologist experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) certification

Notes

• First-time travelers accepted if they have Level 1 Trauma experience
• Perioperative/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers are exempt from Indiana RN license restrictions effective 11/30/2024
• On-site fit testing is limited and must be approved if used; PAPR use requires prior approval except at certain campuses where it is automatically approved

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR Techs with strong trauma and cardiovascular surgical skills seeking a travel contract in Indiana.