CVOR Surgical Technologist
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State's Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital

Job Opportunity: Certified Surgical Tech (CVOR)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technician (CVOR) with scrub experience for a travel contract position. First-time travelers and local candidates are welcome.

Shift Details

• Evenings: 2 shifts of 8 hours and 2 shifts of 12 hours (approx. 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM and 10:30 AM - 11:00 PM)
• Call required
• Weekend rotation
• Flexibility to work anytime between 6:30 AM and 11:00 PM

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years total experience as a Certified Surgical Tech
• At least 2 years experience in cardiac and vascular surgery
• Minimum 1 year experience in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
• Minimum 1 year experience in a Level I Trauma facility
• Experience with cardiovascular/thoracic instrument reprocessing

Required Skills

• Scrub experience required
• Proficient in general OR, thoracic, vascular, and CVOR procedures (e.g., CABG, EVAR, TEVAR, valve replacement)
• Aseptic technique
• Crash cart management, scrub and circulate duties
• Equipment documentation
• Familiarity with EPIC charting system

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Certified Surgical Tech credential required
• State license verification required within 30 days of start
• National certification for Surgical Technologists is not required, but specific certifications may be required for new travelers after 3/28/25 (e.g., HSPA or CBSPD for SPT)
• Background checks including 7-year criminal background, fingerprinting (BCI & FBI), and education accreditation confirmation required
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification)

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership role
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Competency exams and unit-specific competency testing may be required
• Background and compliance training including fraud, waste, and abuse training required
• Fingerprinting must be completed using specific state codes and within 1 year of start; new fingerprinting required if there is a break in service over 90 days
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start

Notes

• Parking options are available but at candidate's expense
• Flexibility and willingness to work varied shifts and call are essential
• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted

This position is ideal for a highly experienced CVOR Surgical Tech looking for a travel contract opportunity with a reputable healthcare facility in Ohio.