CVOR Surgical Technologist
Lubbock, Texas
Covenant Medical Center

Job Opportunity: CVOR Tech

Location: Lubbock, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (5x8 hours), 6:45 AM – 3:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40
Specialty: Surgical Services (Cardiovascular Operating Room)

Job Description

• Position requires experience in Cardiothoracic and Vascular surgery.
• Must have 2 years of consecutive experience in cardiovascular surgery.
• Expected patient-to-tech ratio: 1:3.
• On-call required for nights, weekends, and holidays.
• No floating between units.
• No weekend or block schedule requirements.

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care hospital.
• Level II Trauma Center.
• Total staffed beds: 379.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a CVOR Technologist.
• Recent CVOR Technologist experience within the last year.
• Experience as a Cardiovascular Technologist.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Fit mask test (respirator clearance) required annually for travel candidates.
• Immunizations and screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID vaccination documentation preferred (declinations not required)
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates.

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required.
• Must complete annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules.
• Must complete competency exams as applicable.
• May be required to float to other nearby facilities within the region (float policy acknowledgment required).
• Color blind testing may be required on a unit-by-unit basis.
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable.

Work Environment & Dress Code

• Licensed nursing personnel wear solid navy blue uniforms or scrubs (print tops not allowed except in specific units).
• Unlicensed personnel wear solid hunter green uniforms or scrubs.
• Free parking available in designated employee/visitor lots.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is required for this position.
• Background checks and other verifications must be current and compliant with state and facility-specific regulations.
• Some state-specific searches and attestations may be required depending on placement location.
• Candidates must be prepared to comply with all facility and system policies, including annual training and health requirements.

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