CVOR Technologist
Atlanta, Georgia
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVOR Tech

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Specialty: Surgical Services
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 18 weeks

Job Details

• Call Requirements:

  • 1 day a week and 1 weekend every ~4 weeks (subject to change)
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice and to Main OR as needed
• Weekend: Included in call requirements
• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years (accepts first-time travelers)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Holiday Work:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work 2 of them
• Major Holidays Include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day
• Locals Accepted: Yes, at same rate
• Orientation: Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Compliance: Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance may push start by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Licenses:

  • State License verification required within 30 days prior to start (must be licensed by the State of Georgia for CRTs & RRTs)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for relevant specialties
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required unless specialty states otherwise
  • Other certifications (PALS, NRP, EFM) may be required depending on specialty area
  • Tech Certification Verification (national) if applicable
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs and LVNs by agency)
  • Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for certain specialties)
  • General Competency Exam (required for Nursing and Allied by agency)

Health & Background Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days of start, including education verification and criminal history checks
• Physical Exam: Required within 12 months of start (agency requirement)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending
• Immunizations & Health Screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (two negative TB tests required for privileging specialties)
  • TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer, with boosters if needed
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer, with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B Series or Surface Antibody Titer or Signed Declination (additional compliance for privileging specialties)
  • Flu Seasonal Vaccination or Declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (recommended, required for privileging specialties)

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 clinical references required by agency (not client)
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof of processing
• Facility Specific Policies: Candidates must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start

Notes

• This position accepts first-time travelers; prior travel experience is not required.
• Floating assignments may be required within the facility or to the Main OR as needed.
• Compliance with all credentialing, health, and competency requirements is mandatory to start on time.
• Orientation hours are non-billable and vary based on contract length.
• Holiday work expectations are clearly defined and mandatory.

This summary provides key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and workers considering this CVOR Tech travel contract position in Atlanta, GA.