CVOR Pediatric Surgical Technologist
Memphis, Tennessee
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Pediatric OR Tech

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: 06:45 AM – 5:15 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (Thursday off; shift may change during interview)
Call: 3-4 calls per month expected
Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

• Position requires experience in Surgical Services with a focus on Pediatric OR.
• Must have Cardiovascular (CV) experience.
• Pediatric experience is strictly required.
• Must live at least 100 miles from the facility.
• Required to submit Return to Office (RTO) documentation at time of application; late submissions will not be accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Surgical Technologist with at least 2 years of experience.
• Surgical Technologist experience within the last year.
• Minimum of 2 years total travel experience.
• NBSTSA certification.
• Experience working with Pediatric patients.
• Cardiovascular (CV) experience.
• Pediatric experience.

Certifications Required

• NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• Other certifications may be required depending on specific unit assignments.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 60 days of start, including statewide, county, federal searches, and education verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and annually thereafter.
• Sex offender search and Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry search (TN only).
• Education verification required (diploma/transcript not accepted in lieu).
• Two recent professional references required.
• Skills checklist and internal evaluations required annually or as applicable.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet job demands.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually.
• Immunizations required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap required for this pediatric role).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start.
• Fit test for 3M N-95 masks within 1 year of start (no exceptions).

Dress Code

• Navy blue scrubs for RNs.
• Caribbean blue for Respiratory Therapists.
• Steel gray scrubs for Surgical Techs and OB Techs.
• No prints or embroidered scrubs allowed.
• White lab coat or matching scrub jacket optional for CT Techs.
• Business casual with lab coat for RN Case Managers.
• Department directors and other clinical staff may wear business attire with lab coat when delivering patient care.

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge must meet strict guidelines (passport-style, no hats/headphones, no glasses glare, taken within last 6 months).
• Confidentiality acknowledgment must be signed prior to start.
• Onsite fit test and questionnaires may be required.
• Flu exemption forms require detailed documentation and may delay start date.

This position is ideal for a Surgical Tech with pediatric and cardiovascular OR experience who is ready for a travel contract assignment in Tennessee.