CVOR Surgical Technologist
Indianapolis, Indiana
Saint Vincent Heart Center of Indiana

Job Opportunity: Certified Surgical Technician CVOR

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (either 0600-1630 or 0800-1830 depending on case schedule)
• 1 night call per week
• 1 weekend call per month (Friday evening through 0600 Monday)

Required Credentials & Certifications

• BLS (AHA certified) – mandatory before onboarding
• Current License/Certificate Verification – must be verified within 30 days prior to assignment start
• Ascension Specialty Exam – must be completed prior to first assignment and updated every 3 years; minimum 80% passing score required
• Ascension Core Competencies – includes HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; completed within a year of start and updated yearly; minimum 80% passing score required
• Ascension Surgical Technologist Contract Worker Onboarding Education Attestation – must be completed prior to clearance
• Driver’s License/State ID – valid, not expired, and must match address requirements

Required Health & Immunization Documentation

• MMR – documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted
• Fit Test – required for all travelers; preferred before start but can be completed onsite; updated annually
• Hepatitis B – vaccination series completion or signed declination required
• Influenza Vaccine – required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Positive PPD / Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire – if applicable, must provide documentation; TB questionnaire updated annually
• Health Statement – statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) – must be current as per guidelines; TB questionnaire updated annually
• Varicella – documented proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or verified history; no declinations accepted
• Tdap – valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted

Additional Required Professional Documentation

• Ascension Profile (Resume) – required for submission
• Two Professional References – qualifying references completed prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check – including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and others; updated annually or if break in service > 90 days
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) Check – run within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days
• Ascension Skills Checklist – clinical skills checklist to be completed within one year of start and updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen – within 30 days prior to start and updated annually; retesting required if break in service > 90 days
• Education Verification – must be completed within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days
• Confirmation of Assignment – provided upon initial assignment and updated with extensions
• Employment Verification – third-party verification for past 7 years; updated annually or if break in service > 90 days
• Ascension Badge Photo – forward-facing headshot with white or blue background; no alterations or filters

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Certified Surgical Technician CVOR
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard industry requirements for CVOR Surgical Technicians (typically 1-2 years minimum)
• Prior travel experience: Not specified or required

Summary

This is a 13-week long-term assignment for a Certified Surgical Technician CVOR in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role requires a commitment to a 4-day, 10-hour shift schedule with night and weekend call responsibilities. Candidates must have current certifications, licenses, and health documentation as outlined, and complete required onboarding exams and attestations. Prior travel experience is not indicated as a requirement.