CVOR Surgical Technologist
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVOR Tech

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 4x10-hour shifts, 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
• Call Requirement: 90-120 hours of call over a 6-week schedule
• First Time Travelers: Accepted if they have Level 1 Trauma experience
• Specialty: Surgical Services (Cardiovascular Operating Room)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in Level 1 Trauma Center, with experience in vascular and thoracic surgery cases
• Key Skills:

  • Receiving pump lines from perfusion and preparing for cannulation
  • Assisting with complex surgical procedures including:

    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
    • Atherectomy
    • Atrial Septal Defect Repair
    • Cardiomyoplasty
    • Carotid Endarterectomy
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
    • Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
    • Femoral Popliteal Bypass Graft
    • Laparoscopic Cardiac Surgery
    • Mitral Valve Replacement
    • Pericardial Window
    • Robotic Assisted Cardiac Surgery
    • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
    • Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR)
    • Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)
    • Heart & Lung Transplant
    • Valve Replacement
    • Aortic Dissection

Required Certifications

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)

License Requirement

• Must hold a valid license appropriate for the CVOR Tech role (state license verification required within 30 days before start)

Additional Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including 7 years of residence/work history, criminal, sex offender, and education verification
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start (specific respirator models required)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or signed declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (strongly recommended)
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and unit competency exam
• Color blind testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent)
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment verified within 2 years, with appropriate supervisory titles
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and safety modules prior to start

Important Notes

• Call hours are significant and scheduled over 6 weeks
• First-time travelers are accepted only if they have Level 1 Trauma experience
• Perioperative/OR RN travelers are exempt from certain state license restrictions (not applicable to this role)
• On-site fit testing is limited and must be approved if required
• Flu vaccination is mandatory unless a medical or religious exemption is approved through proper channels
• Extensive facility-specific documentation and orientation packets must be completed prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR Techs with strong trauma and cardiovascular surgical experience seeking a travel contract in Indiana.