CVOR Surgical Technologist
Sacramento, California
Sutter Medical Center

Job Opportunity: CVOR Surgical Scrub Tech

Location: Sacramento, California
Specialty: Surgical Services
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: CVOR Surgical Scrub Tech
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in Open Heart Surgery required
• Preferred Experience: Pediatric Cardiac and/or Vascular Hybrid cases
• Licenses/Certifications Required:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
• On Call: Required (allows for 40 hours/week; details discussed during interview)

Required Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year background check including:

  • Social Security trace with all aliases
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • Nationwide sex offender search (within 90 days of start)
  • Education verification (highest level achieved, except if high school)
  • FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
  • Transcript/Diploma verification as needed
  • Motor Vehicle Report if applicable (driving positions only)
• Pending background check attestation may be required if background is delayed (subject to facility approval)

Certifications (Verify by Position)

• BLS (AHA or ARC)
• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Instructor or Advanced Provider Course
• CCRN (Critical Care RN)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - typically for Labor & Delivery
• Tech Certification Verification (National) - required within 30 days of start
• State Professional License (copy and primary source verification within 30 days)
• NURSYS Verification for RN, LPN/LVN, AP within 30 days
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• Miscellaneous certifications as applicable (e.g., Nuchal Translucency for Maternal-Fetal Ultrasound Techs)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) for ICU RNs at certain locations

Competency Exams (As Applicable)

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• General Competency Exam (minimum passing score 80% or Angoff score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (for some Telemetry units)

Facility-Specific Documents (Must Review/Sign Prior to Start)

• Job Description
• Standards of Business Conduct
• Conditional Offer of Employment Attestation
• General Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
• Vendor Training (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
• Code of Conduct (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
• Overpayment Refund Policy (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
• Request for Religious Accommodation Form (if applicable)
• TB Screening Questionnaire (within 90 days of start, renewed annually)
• Epic Questionnaire (RN only, required for new candidates starting 11/3/2025 and onward)

Health Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start (must state "cleared for work" or equivalent)
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types accepted)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or lifetime with booster
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or signed declination during flu season (11/1 - 4/30)
• Color Blind Exam (in-person, if applicable)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (renewed annually, not required for some roles)

Employment History & References

• Full 7 years of work history required on application (including city/state, no gaps)
• Employment verification for up to 7 years required
• 2 professional references required for clinical/allied/per diem acute care candidates
• 1 professional reference required for per diem non-acute care candidates

Additional Notes

• On-call requirement discussed during interview; allows for 40 hours/week
• Background checks and certifications must be current and compliant with facility standards
• Religious exemptions for vaccines and facial hair (PAPR) require approval and specific documentation
• Some certifications and exams are position-dependent; verify with recruiter or manager

This position offers an opportunity to work in a reputable healthcare system in Sacramento, CA, specializing in surgical services with a focus on cardiovascular operating room procedures. Candidates must meet strict credentialing, background, and health requirements to ensure compliance and safety.