CVOR Surgical Technologist
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVOR Tech

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

Job Description

• Specialty: Surgical Services

• Shift Options:

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

• Types of Cases Required:

  • Cardiac surgery including 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 including endovascular and open vascular procedures: AAA, thoracic and thoracoabdominal aneurysm (including fenestrated grafts), endarterectomy, bypass for peripheral artery disease, amputation, ECMO decannulation and repositioning

• Preferred Case Experience:

  • General, endo/laparoscopic, vascular, thoracic, bariatrics, transplant

• Specific 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)

• 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

• Floating: No floating required

• Locals Accepted: No (must be outside 100 mile radius)

• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week

• Return to Office Restrictions: No more than 5 days

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a CVOR Technologist within the last year
• National Certification: NBSTSA or NCCT required
• BLS certification required
• Experience with the following CVOR cases:

  • 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

Facility Information

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Beds: 672 staffed beds
• Magnet status: Magnet / Teaching / Level III Trauma
• Charting system: Excellian/Epic
• Scrub color: Provided by facility for this position

Additional Notes

• Up to 2 weekends per month and holiday call required
• No floating to sister facilities or block schedule accommodations
• Parking available at a flat rate
• Candidates must complete all required background checks, certifications, and health documents prior to start
• Modules and training hours vary by specialty and must be completed on time to avoid delays

This position is ideal for CVOR Techs with at least 1 year of experience in cardiac and vascular surgical cases who are open to travel assignments and meet the certification and health requirements listed above.