Cardiovascular Operating Room Technologist
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Job Summary: Surgical Services - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Surgical Services
• Required Years of Experience: 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Not accepted for first-timers (implies prior travel experience required)
• Types of Cases: Cardiovascular (CV), Heart/Lung Transplant
• Weekend Requirement: 1 full weekend within a 6-week call schedule
• On-Call Requirement: Approximately 110 calls
• National Certification Required: NBSTA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)
• BLS Certification: Required (AHA or RQI accepted)
• State License: Indiana RN license required (pending state license not accepted)
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Holiday Work: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Shift Options:

  • 8 and 10 hour shifts totaling 40 hours/week
  • 3 shifts of 12 hours totaling 36 hours/week
  • 4 shifts of 12 hours totaling 48 hours/week
• Block Schedule: To be discussed

Facility Information

• Type: Short-Term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: Approximately 731 beds across units
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Parking: Free

Key Job Requirements & Skills

• Ability to receive pump lines from perfusion and prepare them for cannulation
• Must hold NBSTA certification before start
• Must be able to work weekends, on-call, and holidays as specified
• Must comply with IU Health policies regarding RN travel staff (Periop/OR RN travelers exempt from certain restrictions)

Certifications Required

• NBSTA (mandatory)
• BLS (AHA or RQI accepted)
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification as applicable per unit (verify with recruiter)
• State License verification within 30 days of start
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent)
• Unit Competency Exam

Health & Compliance Documents

• Physical Exam within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask Test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season (9/30 - 3/31)
• Color Blind Exam (Ishihara or equivalent)

Background & History Requirements

• Background Check within 90 days of start including:

  • 7 years residence/work history
  • SSN Trace, County Criminal, Statewide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level III
  • Education Verification
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Transcript/Diploma (official copies 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 (must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above)
• Skills Checklist within 12 months and annually
• Facility-specific compliance and confidentiality agreements (time sensitive)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must provide 2-3 days of interview availability
• IU Health has mandatory RRT modules for Respiratory Therapists (not applicable here but noted for awareness)
• On-site Fit Testing is a last resort and limited to certain campuses
• IU Health does not allow Indiana RNs to work at their facilities after 11/30/24 except for Periop/OR RN travelers and allied/ambulatory RN travelers

This position is ideal for experienced Surgical Services professionals with cardiovascular and transplant case experience, who hold NBSTA certification, and are comfortable with on-call, weekend, and holiday work schedules in a short-term acute care setting.