CVOR Surgical Technologist
Loveland, Colorado
UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies Main Hosp

Job Opportunity: CVOR Tech

Location: Loveland, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Surgical Services (Cardiovascular Operating Room)
• Shifts:

  • Option 1: 3 shifts of 12 hours (06:30 - 19:00)
  • Option 2: 4 shifts of 10 hours (06:30 - 17:00)
• Call Requirement:

  • 1 night per week
  • 1 weekend per month (Friday 17:00 to Monday 06:00)
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, as needed per unit
• Number of OR rooms: 12
• Charting system: Epic
• Staffing ratio: 1-2 RNs and 1 Surgical Tech per room
• Floating: No floating between units required
• Purpose: Support dual call teams on weekends for cardiac and vascular cases and assist with onboarding two new surgeons

Required Qualifications

• Valid CVOR Technologist license in Colorado
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Technologist experience
• CVOR Technologist experience within the last year
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID (clear copies front and back)
• E-Verify or Attestation
• Proof of legal name change if applicable
• Background checks within 60 days of start including:

  • 7-year background check with SSN trace, Colorado CBI, education verification, sex offender search, OFAC sanctions list
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification or transcript/diploma (accredited programs only)
• State license verification within 60 days of start
• Employment application and work history verification covering last 3 years (gaps >30 days must be explained)
• Two professional references from the last two years (one from last year), from Charge RN, Manager, or Supervisor level
• Skills checklist annually
• Colorado CAPS check results within 60 days of start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, NP, or PA (not Chiropractor)
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start, updated annually (specific 3M masks required; onsite testing available)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, with annual TB questionnaire if positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive MMR IGG titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if titers negative/equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, completed vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if titer negative/equivocal
• Drug testing within 30 days of start and annually (comprehensive panel including amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• COVID-19 vaccination proof or signed declination (acceptable vaccines: AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna)
• Color blindness testing via Ishihara exam (online testing not accepted for new candidates)

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Core competency exams (Parts I, II, III) within 1 year, updated annually
• OSHA mandatory training within 1 year, updated annually
• Competency exam with minimum 80% score, updated annually

Additional Information

• Candidates with employment gaps of 15+ days are considered new and must meet full background and compliance requirements
• Candidates must confirm renewal plans for certifications expiring within 90 days of start to avoid clearance issues
• Facility-specific new employee orientation modules must be completed within the first two weeks of assignment

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR Surgical Techs seeking a travel contract in Colorado with a structured call schedule and day shift options.