CVOR Surgical Technologist
Spokane, Washington
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital

CVOR Tech - Surgical Services

Location: Spokane, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (6:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
• Patient ratio: 1:1
• On-call required: Yes, 1 weekend every 6 weeks (on-call only)
• Floating between units: No
• Block schedules: Not required
• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care, Level II Trauma Center, Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• Charting system: Epic

Required Qualifications

• Valid CVOR Technologist license in Washington
• Minimum of 1 year of CVOR Technologist experience
• CVOR Technologist experience within the last year
• Recent cardiac surgical experience

Certifications & Competencies

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color Blind Testing if required by unit

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test (annual, travel only)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer, or declination
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer, or declination
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months of start
• Drug Screen Attestation if instant drug screen used
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (annual for travel)

Background & Documentation

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable)
• E-Verify attestation required
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• State-specific searches including Washington State Patrol and OBRA Registry (for CNAs only)
• Education verification and transcript/diploma as applicable
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting
• Skills checklist updated annually (if applicable)

Facility & Regional Requirements

• Completion of required WorkRamp modules including:

  • Annual regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for surgical techs
  • Basics of Trauma Informed Care (required at this facility)
• Badge photo (passport style with neutral background) required
• Epic training modules completion required within orientation period
• Float policy acknowledgement (may be required to float to nearby facilities)

Additional Notes

• No 48-hour shifts approved
• Parking is free at the facility
• Teaching hospital environment
• First-time travelers are encouraged to apply if they meet all requirements and highlight their status in submissions

This position offers a specialized opportunity for CVOR Techs with recent cardiac surgical experience to work in a high-acuity, trauma-designated hospital setting in Spokane, WA.