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

Specialty

• Surgical Services (Cardiovascular Operating Room)

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Surgical Services specialty
• First-time travelers not accepted (prior travel experience required)

Schedule & Shifts

• Day shift: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM (4 shifts of 10 hours)
• Guaranteed hours options: 8- or 10-hour shifts totaling 36-48 hours per week
• Weekend requirement: 1 full weekend within a 6-week call schedule
• On-call requirement: Approximately 110 calls
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Block schedule accommodations to be discussed

Certifications & Licenses

• NBSTA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) certification required and must be current
• Indiana state license required (pending licenses not accepted)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required (AHA or RQI accepted)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on cost center (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification) — verify as applicable

Required Documents & Verifications

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year residential/work history
  • SSN Trace, County Criminal, Statewide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level III
  • Education verification (highest applicable education)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Transcript or diploma (official copy required; may pend at start if needed)
• State license verification within 30 days of start
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually
• Employment application covering last 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)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific respirators approved; on-site fit testing limited)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months (including amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP)
• Immunizations/vaccinations 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 if administered at age 11 or older)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30–3/31)
• Tuberculosis screening within 1 year (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) with chest x-ray if positive
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Color blind exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score

Facility & Work Environment

• Short-Term Acute Care facility
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color provided
• Free parking available

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted
• Perioperative/OR travelers exempt from certain state RN restrictions effective 11/30/24
• Must complete facility-specific orientation, compliance, confidentiality, and policy documents prior to start
• Mandatory safety and competency exams required
• Must complete any required facility-specific training modules by deadlines to attend orientation

Requirements/Qualifications

• CVOR Technologist with 2 years of experience
• CVOR Technologist experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NBSTA certification required and must be current