CVOR Surgical Technologist
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVOR Tech – Surgical Services

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Specialty: Surgical Services (CVOR Tech)

• Shift Options:

  • 06:45 - 15:15
  • 09:30 - 18:00
  • 14:45 - 23:15

• Types of Cases Required:

  • Cardiac Surgery: CABG (on/off pump), AVR, MVRR, TVRR, Aortic aneurysm/dissection, total artificial heart, heart transplant, LVAD implantation, minimally invasive valve replacement, trans-catheter mitral/aortic/tricuspid valve replacement
  • Vascular Surgery: Endovascular and open vascular procedures including AAA, thoracic and thoracoabdominal aneurysm (including fenestrated grafts), endarterectomy, bypass for peripheral artery disease, amputation, ECMO decannulation and repositioning

• Preferred Cases: General, endo/laparoscopic, vascular, thoracic, bariatrics, transplant

• CVOR Case Experience Required:

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
  • Atrial Septal Defect Repair
  • Carotid Endarterectomy
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
  • Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
  • Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR)
  • Femoral Popliteal Bypass Graft
  • Mitral Valve Replacement
  • Pericardial Window
  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
  • Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR)
  • Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)
  • ECMO

• Operating Rooms: 6 total (4 ORs, 1 Hybrid, 1 PV)

Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty (highest requirement)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Up to 2 weekends per month, holiday call as needed
• On-call Requirement: Up to 2 weekends per month, up to 2 weekdays per week, holiday call as needed
• National Certification Required: NBSTSA or NCCT
• BLS Certification: Required (AHA or ARC, RQI acceptable; certificate of completion not accepted)
• Other Certifications: ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification, CWCN (if applicable) – as required by unit/job description
• State License: Minnesota state license required; pending state license not accepted
• Floating: No floating within or to sister facilities
• Locals Accepted: No (must be outside 100-mile radius)
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Return to Office Restrictions: No more than 5 days

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Magnet / Teaching / Level III Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 672
• Charting System: Excellian/Epic
• Scrub Color: Provided by facility for this position

Background and Compliance

• Criminal background check required within 1 year of start date (7-year standard MN statewide search)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 1 year of start
• Transcript/Diploma verification as applicable
• Fingerprinting: Minnesota DHS Net Study Questionnaire and fingerprinting required prior to start; candidates cannot start with fingerprints pending unless a “more time needed” letter is provided
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start required
• Immunizations and Health Requirements:

  • Adult Tdap (no declinations accepted without exemption approval)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (TB results must be on file no later than 3 days after start)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required (no exemptions accepted for patient-facing roles)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive IGG titer, proof of series, or signed declination required
  • Varicella: Positive IGG titer or 2 vaccines required (no exemptions accepted)
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination: Required for 2025-2026 season (declinations accepted)
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (not required for client clearance)
• OSHA Respiratory Safety Clearance required prior to start for fit testing

Training and Documentation

• Completion of facility-specific preorientation modules/online eLearning required within 72 hours of receiving login (3-9 hours depending on specialty)
• Photo for badge: Passport-style headshot required within 48 hours of signing contract
• Annual skills checklist and medication/pharmacology competency exams required
• State license primary source verification required

Additional Notes

• This is a travel/contract position with a 13-week contract length
• No floating or block scheduling accommodations
• Parking available at a flat rate of $0.55/hour

This position is ideal for CVOR Techs with at least 1 year of experience in cardiac and vascular surgical cases, who hold national certification and a Minnesota state license, and are comfortable with weekend and on-call responsibilities. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.