CVOR Surgical Technologist
Saint Louis, Missouri
Christian Hospital

Job Opportunity: Surgical Services / CVOR Tech

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Surgical Services (CVOR Tech)
• Shift: Days
• Average Case Volume: 3 cases per day
• Number of ORs: 2
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call Requirement: Yes, 1-2 nights per week and every 3rd-4th weekend
• Floating: Floating within scope preferred when no CVOR surgeries
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending State License Accepted: Yes
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• RTO Restrictions: 7 days

Specialty & Case Details

• Department performs Cardiothoracic surgeries including:

  • CABG's (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting)
  • AVR (Aortic Valve Replacement)
  • MVR (Mitral Valve Replacement)
  • Thoracoscopy
  • Thoracotomy
  • Robotic Thoracoscopy
  • TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
  • Impella device procedures
  • Pericardial windows

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 285
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Parking: Free

Certifications & Licenses Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required (AHA only)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): AHA only; facility may require quarterly renewal and class transcript
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): AHA or AAP required
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Check unit description for requirement
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): If applicable, required
• State License: Primary source verification required; Missouri licenses verifiable on NURSYS
• IV Certification: Required for LPNs/LVNs at Missouri facilities
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or CPI: Required if applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for all nurses; must be updated annually
• Other Certifications: May include CPI, MANDT (for Behavioral Health), IEMA (for Illinois allied candidates in Radiology), depending on unit

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Surgical Services / CVOR Tech specialty
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Compliance & Background Checks

• Criminal background check within 6 months required (7-year search including statewide and nationwide)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required quarterly
• Education verification of highest related education required before start
• Fingerprinting required for Illinois long-term care or rehab assignments
• State-specific searches required for Missouri and Illinois placements
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include specific panels and be valid throughout assignment

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) required annually; onsite testing available if needed
• Tdap vaccine or declination required (expires every 10 years)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year of start (two negative PPDs or equivalent)
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity required (positive titer, vaccines, or MD statement)
• Hepatitis B declination required (facility-specific)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (09/30 - 04/01)

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required (supervisors within last year preferred)
• Unit-specific competency exams required annually
• Skills checklist required within 1 year of start (oncology skills checklist if applicable)
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgements (HIPAA, confidentiality, latex allergy, hand hygiene, dress code, etc.) must be completed prior to start
• Orientation modules required for RNs and LVNs, typically completed through online training platform

Work Environment & Expectations

• Floating within scope expected/preferred when no CVOR surgeries scheduled
• On-call shifts 1-2 nights per week plus every 3rd-4th weekend
• Weekend work every other weekend

This position offers a structured travel contract opportunity in a busy cardiothoracic surgical environment with a reputable healthcare system in Missouri. It is suitable for Surgical Services professionals with at least 2 years of experience who are comfortable with on-call and weekend responsibilities. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.