Cardiovascular OR Surgical Technologist
Washington, District of Columbia
Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Job Opportunity: CVOR Tech (Surgical Services)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: CVOR Tech
• Shifts: 3 or 4 shifts of 12 hours each

  • Day shift hours: 06:30 AM – 07:00 PM
  • Evening shift hours: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
  • Majority are day shifts; up to two weeks of the six-week schedule may be evening shifts
• On Call/Weekend Requirement:

  • 6 calls per 6-week schedule
  • 1 weekend shift and/or 1 holiday per 6-week schedule
• Float Requirement: If no cardiac cases, float to general surgery
• Scrubs Provided
• Flu vaccine required for all employees

Requirements

• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required (AHA or ARC)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience required
  • Must know aseptic technique, case cart management, scrubbing
  • Experience with cardiac and vascular surgical cases required
• Preferred Experience:

  • Crash cart and XI Robotics experience preferred
  • Surgical experience in General, Orthopedics, Ortho/Spine, Ortho/Joints, Urology, Endoscopy, Thoracic, Neuro, Gyn, Neuro/Spine, Bariatrics, Ophthalmology, Plastics, Podiatry, ENT, and Transplant cases preferred

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Criminal background check within 90 days including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• E-Verify and I9 documentation required
• Valid driver's license if driving is an essential job function
• Education verification for highest degree required by position
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana) and updated annually
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Flu vaccine (or approved exemption) required annually during flu season
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
  • Documentation of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccines or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccine or positive titer
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)

Competencies and Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher) within 3 years of start
• Color Blind Testing (online or in-person) required
• Competency Exam (general and specialty-specific) required within 3 years of start
• Tech Certification Verification: Certified OR Tech / Certified Surgical Tech (NBSTSA or NCCT preferred)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required annually

References and Work History

• Two positive supervisory references required, including one from the most recent assignment, supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education, employment, licenses, and contact information
• Minimum 2 years of employment in the past 7 years required
• For travel contracts, at least 1 prior travel assignment or 1 month of per diem assignment required

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is required for this travel/contract position (must have completed at least 1 prior travel contract)
• Local rate applies within 60 miles of the facility
• Facility requires completion of specific modules and compliance with all health and safety policies

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR Techs with cardiac and vascular surgical experience looking for a travel contract in the Washington, DC area.