CVOR Surgical Technologist
Carmel, Indiana
ININD Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center

Job Opportunity: Certified Surgical Technician CVOR

Location

• Indianapolis, Indiana

Employment Type

• Long-Term Assignment (approximately 13 weeks)

Work Schedule

• Four 10-hour shifts per week (either 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM or 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM, depending on case schedule)
• One night call per week
• One weekend call per month (from Friday evening through 6:00 AM Monday)

Required Qualifications

• Current Certified Surgical Technician (CST) license or certification relevant to Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Completion of specialty competency exams and core competencies with a minimum passing score of 80%
• Valid, unexpired Driver’s License or State ID matching address requirements
• Documentation of required immunizations and health screenings:

  • Two MMR vaccines or positive immunity titer (no declinations accepted)
  • Two Varicella vaccines or proof of immunity (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (declinations accepted with mask requirement)
  • Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA test, with follow-up chest X-ray and annual questionnaire if positive
• Fit test for respiratory protection, preferably completed prior to start
• Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to assignment, updated annually
• Successful completion of a 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Verification of education relevant to clinical work within 90 days prior to start
• Employment verification for the past seven years
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and other required screenings within 90 days prior to start
• Completion of onboarding education attestation modules specific to surgical technologists
• Recent professional references (at least two) prior to assignment

Additional Requirements

• Specialty competency exams and core competencies must be updated every 3 years
• Skills checklist to be completed within one year of start and updated annually
• Confirmation of assignment documentation required at start and upon extension
• Compliance with all required documentation and credential verifications prior to assignment start

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• The role involves cardiovascular operating room support with specific shift and on-call responsibilities.
• All health and credential requirements must be met and maintained throughout the assignment.