CVOR Surgical Technologist
Colorado Springs, Colorado
UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central

Job Opportunity: Surgical Services - CVOR Surgical Tech

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Position: CVOR Surgical Tech
• Shift: 06:30 AM - 7:00 PM (3x12 hour shifts, various days of the week)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience
• Skills: Must be comfortable scrubbing Endovascular cases
• Call Requirements:

  • Call required 1 weekend per month
  • Call required 1 weekday each week
• Floating: Yes, may float to main OR within scope as needed

Certifications & Licensure

• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA)
• Licensure:

  • State license (DORA - Colorado) required

Time Off / Restrictions

• Maximum 10 RTO (Return to Office) days approved
• No RTO allowed during these blackout periods:

  • December 21, 2025 – January 3, 2026
  • March 14 – March 21, 2026
  • May 8 – May 11, 2026
  • May 21 – May 27, 2026
• Flexibility may be considered for harder-to-fill positions

Facility Information

• Beds: 1
• Rooms: 13

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace, state and federal checks, education verification
• Drug testing within 30 days of start and annually
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, NP, or PA
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start and annually (specific mask types required)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity or boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific exemption during flu season
  • COVID vaccine proof or signed declination

Competency & Skills Verification

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (updated annually)
• Core competency exams (Parts I, II, III) updated annually
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (updated annually)
• OSHA mandatory training (updated annually)
• Color blind testing: Ishihara exam required prior to start (online testing not accepted)

Documentation & History

• Employment application with 3 years of employment history, including explanations for gaps >30 days
• Work history verification for last 3 years
• Two professional references from the last two years (one from the last year), from Charge RN, Manager, Supervisor, or above
• Skills checklist required annually

Additional Notes

• Candidate must confirm renewal plans for any certifications expiring within 90 days of start
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR Surgical Techs comfortable with Endovascular procedures, willing to work extended shifts with call responsibilities, and able to meet comprehensive compliance and credentialing requirements.