CVOR Surgical 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 Details

• Shift: 4x10-hour shifts, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
• Call Requirement: 90-120 hours of call over a 6-week schedule
• Specialty: Surgical Services (CVOR Tech)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in Level 1 Trauma Center, Vascular, Thoracic surgery cases
• First Time Travelers: Accepted if they have Level 1 Trauma experience

Key Surgical Procedures & Skills

• Receiving pump lines from perfusion and preparing for cannulation
• 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

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a CVOR Technologist
• CVOR Technologist experience within the last year
• Current BLS certification
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Proficient in receiving pump lines from perfusion and preparing them for cannulation
• Experience with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
• Experience with Atherectomy
• Experience with Atrial Septal Defect Repair
• Experience with Cardiomyoplasty
• Experience with Carotid Endarterectomy
• Experience with Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
• Experience with Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)

Required Certifications

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)

License Requirement

• Must hold a valid license appropriate for the CVOR Tech role (per state regulations)

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required; first-time travelers accepted with Level 1 Trauma experience

Important Facility Notes

• Indiana RNs are restricted from starting new contracts after 9/9/2024 unless they are Periop/OR RN’s, Allied, or Ambulatory RN travelers (these groups are exempt and can work past 11/30/2024).
• Periop includes ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS.

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific respirators approved)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (strongly recommended)
• TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31)
• Color blind exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score

Background & Documentation

• Background check within 90 days of start, including 7 years of residence/work history, education verification, and criminal checks
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Transcript or diploma verification required
• Employment application with full work history and explanation of gaps over 30 days
• Minimum 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter

Competency & Orientation

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Unit competency exam required
• Facility-specific orientation and safety modules must be completed prior to start
• HIPAA and confidentiality agreements required

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced CVOR Techs with trauma and surgical services expertise, working in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment.