CVOR Surgical Technologist
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
The Good Samaritan Hospital

CVOR Tech - Surgical Services

Location: Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must have NBSTSA certification (NO NCCT accepted)
• Open heart surgery experience required
• Level I trauma experience required
• Schedule: Five 8-hour day shifts (6:45 AM - 3:15 PM)
• Call every third day with a 30-minute response time
• Possible 2 weekends per month and holidays as needed
• May be asked to float to general OR if needed
• Could care for COVID-19 patients
• Tobacco and fragrance-free facility

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• NBSTSA certification
• BLS certification
• Experience working with Level I Trauma patients
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Pennsylvania State Police PATCH search required within 1 year of start, must be finalized prior to start
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse (Childline) search required 3 business days prior to start, renewed every 5 years
• PA FBI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start; candidate may start with results pending but must have results on file within 45 days
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification of highest degree required
• Employment application and 2 professional references within 3 years required
• Annual skills checklist required

Certifications and Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC provider acceptable
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit
• Pass/fail Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 72 hours of contract signing (not applicable for OR)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIH Stroke) as applicable per unit description

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT
• Fit mask test required 3 business days prior to start for patient-facing candidates
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start
• Negative QGold or TSpot TB test within 90 days of start (PPD not accepted)
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; boosters required if titers negative or equivocal
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer or full vaccine series (3 doses) required, or declination form
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; boosters required if titers negative or equivocal
• Seasonal flu vaccine or valid medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccine, medical/religious exemption, or declination accepted
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel required within 1 year of start (Aya requirement only)
• Respiratory safety clearance required within 1 year of start, renewed annually

Facility Specific Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo for badge (no masks, hats, sunglasses; religious headwear allowed)
• Review and sign facility documents including Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, Commitment to Health & Wellness, Non-Employee Affidavit, Hepatitis B declination form, Safety and Security Vehicle Registration, and WellSpan Way Description
• Completion of Learning Management System (LMS) modules on PC/laptop prior to start (not on cell phones)
• New hire orientation required by end of first day

Additional Information

• Maximum return to office (RTO) time: 7 days
• Tobacco and fragrance-free environment; notify if unable to comply

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this CVOR Tech travel contract position.