CVOR Technologist
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Bridgeport Hospital

CVOR Tech

Overview

• Assignment: Travel/contract, 26 weeks, starting in January
• Facility type: Short-term acute care hospital, 426 staffed beds, Level II trauma center
• Parking: Free

Schedule

• 5x8 day shift, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM (8 hours/day, 40 hours/week)
• Cardiac call and weekends required

Required Qualifications

• CVOR Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience
• CVOR Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• CST

Conditionally Required Certifications

Check the unit description for requirements. Source lists these as AHA or ARC only unless noted:

• ACLS
• PALS
• NRP (NICU only)
• TNCC (ER only)
• EFM
• CPI (behavioral health and ER preferred)

Preferred

• Tdap vaccination (highly preferred; declination acceptable)
• COVID vaccine series, if previously received
• N95 fit test mask: 3M 1860 (Small or Regular) or 1870+ preferred

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• TB: negative T-Spot or QuantiFERON Gold within 6 months of start, or 2 negative PPDs within 12 months; TB questionnaire updated annually
• Rubeola, mumps, and rubella: positive titer or 2 MMR vaccines
• Hepatitis B: positive titer, proof of 3-dose series, or declination within 1 year of start
• Varicella: positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history
• Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (09/01 to 03/31); declinations not allowed; deadline 12/01
• 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Fit test within 12 months of start, updated annually; must be clean shaven for fit testing

Background and Education

• 7-year criminal background check within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Sanctions checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG) within 30 days of start
• Highest-level education verification; diplomas not accepted; transcripts only from accredited schools
• Foreign equivalency report and diploma required for internationally educated candidates
• Photo ID matching legal name on first day

Competencies and Training

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam: 85% within 12 months of start
• Online color blind test: 80% or higher, dated on or after signed contract
• Attestation of prior radiation exposure (required for CVOR Tech)
• New employee orientation module (copy due by end of day on start date)
• Skills checklist within 12 months of start
• Suicide risk and environmental assessment training (RNs and allied staff)
• Chaperone policy training (RNs and allied staff)
• Fire safety module (RNs and allied staff)

Documentation and References

• Employment application with 7-year work history and no gaps greater than 90 days
• Work history verification for last 7 years (for start dates on or after 8/2/2024; attestations not accepted)
• 2 professional references (travel)