CVOR Surgical Technologist
Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVOR Tech (Surgical Services)

Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position requires certification from NBSTSA and CST credential.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory.
• Call requirement: At least two call days per week and 1-2 weekends every 6-week schedule depending on need.
• Shift: 4 days per week, 10-hour day shifts.
• First scrub experience requested; FA certification not required.
• Start date: Approximately 3 weeks after contract signing.
• Locals accepted if within 100 miles (at reduced rate).
• No pending licenses accepted.
• Facility allows calling off 1 shift per 2 weeks.
• Floating policy: Staff must float to other units/campuses as needed, only to units where qualified and competent.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a CVOR Technologist, with experience within the last year.
• Certification from NBSTSA and CST credential.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Must have valid state license appropriate for CVOR Tech role (no pending licenses accepted).
• First scrub experience preferred.
• Ability to take call as required.

Certifications & Training Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only, valid at start.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only, if required by unit.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - if applicable.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA Advanced only, if applicable.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - if applicable.
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - AWHONN required as applicable.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement including HIPAA training (valid within 90 days of start).
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (annual).
• Core Competency Training (Parts I, II, III) annually, including OSHA, patient safety, and ethical care.
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) for RN candidates as applicable.
• Floating Policy acknowledgment (annual).

Compliance & Background Requirements

• 7-year background check within 12 months of start, including alias and multi-state searches.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter.
• Drug screening within 1 year of start, updated annually (5-panel minimum).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands.
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years if working in high-risk areas.
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination.
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or approved exemption required by deadlines (not required for 100% remote).
• Fingerprinting required if applicable (not onsite; must be completed prior to start).

Additional Requirements

• Driver’s license required immediately upon signing for computer access and must be carried on duty.
• Badge photo required prior to start (passport style, plain background, no alterations).
• Completion of online Cornerstone modules within 72 hours of assignment (approx. 12 hours).
• Resume/application with 7-year work history required.
• Skills checklist and internal evaluations required if applicable.

Work Environment & Other Notes

• Free parking available.
• Facility is latex-free; latex allergies are acceptable.
• Respirator fit testing (N95) completed onsite during orientation.
• Floating to other units required based on census and staffing needs.
• Guaranteed hours with limited call-offs allowed.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required.

This position is ideal for a CVOR Tech with at least 1 year of surgical services experience, who holds NBSTSA certification and CST credential, and is comfortable with call responsibilities and floating within a hospital system.