Cardiovascular Operating Room Technician
Rochester, New York
Rochester General Hospital

Job Opportunity: Cardiovascular OR Tech / Surgical Tech

Location: Rochester, New York
Specialty: Surgical Services
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: January 20, 2026
Shift: 4x10 hour shifts, 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Travel Distance: Must be more than 75 miles from home (no locals accepted)
First Time Travelers: Accepted
On-Call/Weekend: 1 call per week and one weekend per month

Facility Overview

• 23 Operating Rooms and 1 procedure room
• Elective and emergency surgeries for adults and pediatric patients
• Variety of service-specific specialties

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Government Issued Photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check (felony checks) within 3 months of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start, updated monthly
  • Education verification from primary source (no hard copy degrees)
  • Foreign equivalency education evaluation if applicable
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI)
  • BLS (AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI)
  • PALS (AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI)
  • NRP, TNCC, EFM as required by unit
  • National Tech Certification verification within 30 days of start (if applicable)
  • State License primary source verification within 30 days of start
  • NURSYS verification for RN, LPN/LVN, AP within 30 days of start
  • NIH Stroke Certification (if required by unit)
• Competencies:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as required
  • Color Blind Testing (one-time)
  • Competency exam as required by specialty
• Orientation: Safety manual acknowledgement required

Health & Compliance Requirements

Candidates must complete all health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of signing the contract:

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (specific acceptable mask types)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire accepted in lieu of annual renewal
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (surface antibody positive titer, completed series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (if booked within 30 days)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination (deadline December 3)
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year of start (not annual)
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Documentation & History

• References: 2 references within 3 years (required for Aya candidates)
• Employment application required
• Annual skills checklist required
• Work history verification: at least 2 past employments verified (details required)

State-Specific Requirements (New York)

• NYS Nurse Aide Registry (if applicable) within 3 months of start
• Fingerprint-based criminal background check for certain units (Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Home Health Aide, LTC)
• Disciplinary action search for certain units
• Sex Offender Registry check within 30 days of start
• NY Medicaid Exclusion List check within 3 months of start, updated monthly

Additional Notes

• Candidate will receive facility-specific modules to complete prior to start (approx. 4-6 hours)
• Clear, passport-style photo required for badge
• Facility requires compliance with all pre-employment and ongoing credentialing standards

This position offers a dynamic surgical environment with a mix of adult and pediatric cases, requiring strong technical skills and compliance with rigorous credentialing and health standards.