CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist
Austin, Texas
TXAUS Seton Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Certified Surgical Technologist CVOR

Location: Austin, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Minimum of 3 years recent full-time experience as a CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist in a high-volume hospital setting.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of cardiac, thoracic, and vascular procedures.
• Candidates with less experience or requiring extensive onboarding will not be considered.
• Must provide verifiable references from at least two prior travel assignments confirming no training was needed.
• Ability to function independently in a fast-paced surgical environment and “hit the ground running.”
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM on weekdays (based on department need).
• Participation in call coverage after normal business hours and on weekends is required.

Required Qualifications

• License: Current and valid license for Certified Surgical Technologist in Texas, with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - Must be AHA certified.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in specialty (CVOR CST).
• Prior Travel Experience: Must have completed at least two prior travel assignments with no training needed (prior travel experience required).

Required Onboarding and Compliance

• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% passing score, only 2 attempts allowed).
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% passing score).
• Ascension Surgical Technologist Contract Worker Onboarding Education Attestation.
• Health and Immunization Requirements:

  • MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement).
  • Varicella: Proof of immunity or two doses of vaccine (no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within one year, and annual TB questionnaire.
  • Fit Test: Required annually (preferred prior to start).
• Drug Screening: 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Criminal Background Check: Including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and others within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Employment and Education Verification: Must be completed within 90 days prior to start and updated annually.
• Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist to be completed within one year of start and updated annually.
• Driver’s License/State ID: Must be current and valid.

Additional Notes

• Must be able to provide professional references and confirmation of prior assignments.
• Must complete all required documentation and onboarding modules prior to clearance.
• Must be able to work independently and adapt quickly to a fast-paced surgical environment.

This position is ideal for experienced Certified Surgical Technologists with prior travel experience looking for a challenging role in cardiac/thoracic/vascular surgery in a high-volume hospital setting.