Cardiovascular OR Technologist
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVOR Tech - Surgical Services

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Shift: 4x10 hour shifts, 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Call Requirement: 90-120 hours of call over a 6-week schedule
• First Time Travelers: Accepted if they have Level 1 Trauma Experience
• Key Responsibilities:

  • Receive pump lines from perfusion and prepare them for cannulation
  • Support surgical cases including:

    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
    • Atherectomy
    • Atrial Septal Defect Repair
    • Cardiomyoplasty
    • Carotid Endarterectomy
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
    • Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
    • Femoral Popliteal Bypass Graft
    • Laparoscopic Cardiac Surgery
    • Mitral Valve Replacement
    • Pericardial Window
    • Robotic Assisted Cardiac Surgery
    • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
    • Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR)
    • Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)
    • Heart & Lung Transplant
    • Valve Replacement
    • Aortic Dissection

Experience & Certifications

• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years in Surgical Services with Level 1 Trauma Center experience, including vascular and thoracic surgery cases
• Required Certifications:

  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
  • NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)
• Additional Certifications Recommended/Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • Other certifications as applicable per unit requirements

Requirements & Compliance

• Licensure: Valid state license with online verification within 30 days of start
• Background Checks:

  • Comprehensive background check within 90 days of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start
  • Fit mask test within 12 months (specific respirators approved)
  • Immunizations and titers including:

    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred)
    • TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
    • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer required)
    • Hepatitis B series or declination
    • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer required)
    • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption (required during flu season)
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
  • Unit competency exam
  • Color blind testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent)

Additional Information

• Interview Availability: Candidates should provide 2-3 days of interview availability
• Travel Experience: First-time travelers accepted if Level 1 Trauma experience is met; no explicit prior travel experience required
• Facility Policy:

  • Perioperative/OR RNs, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers are exempt from restrictions on Indiana RN contracts starting after 9/9/2024
• Orientation: Completion of mandatory facility-specific orientation modules and documentation required prior to start

References & History

• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment within 2 years
• Current employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps of 30+ days
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and updated annually

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity surgical environment with a variety of complex cardiovascular and thoracic procedures. Candidates must be prepared for a demanding call schedule and meet rigorous certification and compliance standards.