Cardiovascular Scrub Technician
Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cardiovascular Technician (CVOR Tech) - Travel Position

Location: Hazard, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

• Role: Cardiovascular Scrub Technician
• Shift: 8-hour shifts
• On-call required
• Must have experience with "Fresh Heart" cases
• Orientation occurs bi-weekly
• Start date is immediate upon acceptance
• RN candidates must reside within 100 miles of the facility to be considered

Contract Length

• 12 weeks

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of current and previous experience as a Cardiovascular Technician

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• NCCT or AST certification required
• Valid Cardiovascular Technician license or certification as applicable in Kentucky (including compact states if applicable)

Required Immunizations & Health Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine (proof of completed series; religious and medical exemptions accepted with documentation)
• MMR: Proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer prior to start
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer or proof of 3 vaccine series or declination accepted
• Varicella: Proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer prior to start
• Influenza Vaccine: Required seasonally (Sept. 1 - May 31); religious and medical exemptions accepted with documentation
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; declinations accepted
• TB Testing: QuantiFERON blood test within one year prior to start; if positive PPD, chest X-ray within last 5 years plus TB questionnaire required
• Annual Physical or Physician note within 1 year prior to start stating clearance to work without restrictions

Background & Screening Requirements

• Background check within 30 days prior to start including: 7-year county, nationwide criminal, SSN trace, national sex offender, SAM, OIG
• Drug screen including multiple substances (annual update required)
• Employment and education verifications
• Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Registry verification (Kentucky)
• Social Security Trace (if run separately)
• Various federal and state exclusion lists (EPLS, OFAC, SAM)

Competency & Skills Verification

• Specialty job description signed and dated (annual update required)
• Competency exam specific to scope of practice within one year prior to start
• Core competencies including HIPAA, patient rights, safety, infection control, elder abuse, cultural diversity, advance directives (annual update required)
• Skills checklist specific to scope of practice within one year prior to start

References

• Two professional references required:

  • One charge nurse or higher
  • One supervisor reference within the last year

Additional Notes

• Assignment confirmation must be submitted within 24 hours of accepting the offer
• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced Cardiovascular Technicians seeking a travel assignment with a reputable healthcare system in Kentucky.