CVOR Surgical Technologist
Santa Monica, California
Providence Saint John's Health Center

Job Opportunity: CVOR Tech

Location

• Santa Monica, California

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 266
• Charting System: Epic

Shift Details

• Day shift
• Hours: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
• 40 hours per week (5 days x 8 hours)

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Surgical Services
• Valid professional license for CVOR Tech in California
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation), if applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) certification, if applicable
• Chemotherapy certification, if applicable
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification, if applicable
• IV Certification, if applicable
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB), if applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification, if applicable
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification, if applicable
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam, if applicable
• Competency Exams as required by specialty/unit
• Color Blind Testing if specifically requested (minimum 80% score)
• Valid state license verification (NURSYS verification required for RNs; for CVOR Tech, state license copy required)
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
• Employment Application covering at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format for dates worked

Experience

• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard experience for Surgical Services CVOR Tech roles (recommend verifying with recruiter)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Background and Screening Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education Verification required for all candidates
• Drug Testing: 9 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months of start (instant tests acceptable)
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating fitness to work
• Respiratory Safety Clearance required annually for travel candidates
• Immunizations and Health Requirements:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer, or signed declination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer, or signed declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season or signed declination
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Fit Mask testing required onsite unless valid record within 1 year; PAPR not accepted in Operating Room

Facility and Job Specific Requirements

• Float Policy Acknowledgement: May be required to float to other nearby facilities
• Badge Photo: Passport-style photo with neutral background required
• Epic Training: Completion of Epic modules required; transcripts must be submitted prior to start
• Annual Regulatory and Specialty-Specific Workramp Modules required
• State-specific searches and attestations as applicable (e.g., Washington State Patrol Search if applicable)
• Skills Checklist: Required annually for applicable units

Additional Notes

• Parking available with hang-tag or key-card options (fees apply)
• Background check exceptions for returning candidates with less than 30-day gap between assignments
• Drug screens must not include THC/Marijuana; negative results only accepted
• Candidates with international education may have additional verification requirements
• Some certifications and competencies may be waived for non-clinical or remote candidates (not applicable here)

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering the CVOR Tech travel contract position in Santa Monica, CA.