CVOR Pediatric Surgical Technologist
Madison, Wisconsin
American Family Childrens Hospital

Job Opportunity: Pediatric CVOR Tech

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position involves working in a Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) setting with pediatric patients.
• Weekday shifts include CVOR and generalist cases.
• Call responsibilities include CVOR call on weeknights, weekends, and holidays.
• Shift hours: Day/Evening, 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 6:30 PM, plus call coverage.
• PCR documentation required, including weekends.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of pediatric CVOR technologist experience.
• CVOR technologist experience within the last year.
• For first-time travelers, 5 years of recent relevant CVOR experience is required.
• Successful completion of a surgical technologist program.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Certifications & Compliance Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Check unit description for requirement
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Check unit description for requirement
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Renewal required as per facility policy
• National certification for Surgical Tech preferred but not required
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start and upon expiration
• Facility-specific pediatric telemetry testing and other competency exams may be required

Background & Screening Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including multi-location search for the past 7 years
• Monthly monitoring through workforce monitoring systems post-hire
• Education verification required if surgical technologist program completed
• Wisconsin state caregiver screening and BID form required prior to start
• Drug screening required per standard clinical candidate policy

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Proof of Tdap vaccination (one dose from adulthood) required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers required; medical or religious exemptions considered
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer required; medical or religious exemptions considered
• Hepatitis B vaccination series and/or declination form required for direct patient care roles
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Meningococcal vaccine or declination required for certain departments

Additional Requirements

• Physical exam documentation per agency standards
• Signed orientation safety manual acknowledgment
• Completion of facility-specific competency exams and medication tests as applicable
• References: 2 clinical references within the last 3 years required
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required

Summary

This is a pediatric CVOR Surgical Technologist travel contract position requiring specialized pediatric CVOR experience, relevant certifications, and compliance with extensive background, health, and competency requirements. The role includes weekday shifts with call responsibilities and requires readiness to meet all facility and agency credentialing standards.