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

Job Opportunity: CVOR Tech

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

Job Description

• Certified Surgical Tech (CVOR) – Scrub role
• Shift: Evenings with a mix of 2x8 and 2x12 hour shifts (approx. 10:30 AM to 11:00 PM)
• Weekend rotation and call required
• Flexibility to work anytime between 6:30 AM and 11:00 PM
• Experience with cardiovascular/thoracic instrument reprocessing required
• Charting system used: EPIC

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a CVOR Technologist
• CVOR Technologist experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required

Required Skills

• General Operating Room procedures
• Thoracic and vascular surgery procedures
• CVOR procedures such as CABG, EVAR, TEVAR, valve replacement, etc.
• Aseptic technique
• Crash cart management, scrub & circulate duties
• Equipment documentation

Certifications & Licenses

• National certification for Surgical Technologists is not required
• State license verification required within 30 days of start
• Background checks including 7-year criminal background, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG required
• Fingerprinting (BCI & FBI) required with specific Ohio codes and must be completed within 1 year of start
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required annually

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12) required
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year of start (or TB questionnaire in lieu of annual test)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer required
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required unless medically exempt
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (new travelers cannot start with pending drug screen)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (10/1 - 3/31) with mask requirement if declined

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required; at least 1 must be from a manager/director or formal leadership
• Employment application required for all candidates
• Skills checklist required
• Competency exams and unit-specific competency testing may be required
• Background check results and fingerprinting must be approved prior to start
• Candidates must review and sign dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged annually

Parking

• Various parking permit options available for agency staff (costs and availability subject to change)

Notes

• First-time travelers accepted as well as local candidates
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this CVOR Tech travel contract opportunity.