CVOR Surgical Technologist
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Job Opportunity: CVOR Tech - Surgical Services

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• 10-hour day shifts, Monday to Friday (6:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Call required 10 days per month, including one weekend per month

Unit Information

Experience with the following surgical procedures and equipment is relevant:

• Aortic and Mitral Valve surgeries, ASD, Redo Surgeries
• Esophagogastrectomy, CABG (with/without valve repair or replacement)
• VATS, Thoracotomy, Mediastinoscopy, Mitral Clip, TAVR
• Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Groin Exploration, Port-a-Cath Placement
• Robotic Thoracic Surgery, Carotid Endarterectomy
• IABP insertion/removal, Myxoma Removal, Pneumonectomy
• Chamberlin Procedure, Tracheostomy, VSD

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a CVOR Technologist
• CVOR Technologist experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel assignment as a CVOR Technologist

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background checks including local county, federal court, national criminal database, DOJ sex offender search, and education verification for highest degree related to profession
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (or within 30 days if past positive TB)
• Fit mask testing (N95 or PAPR training) required
• Immunizations and titers required: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (with facility-specific declination if applicable)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Required facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, education roster, tobacco-free campus acknowledgement, medication safety training, hospital policies acknowledgment, and others as applicable
• North Carolina state-specific registry and exclusion list searches within 90 days prior to start

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit needs (refer to unit description for specifics)

Competencies and Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blindness testing within 1 year prior to start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 72 hours of start (must pass with 82% or higher; remediation process in place if needed)

Interview and Hiring Notes

• Interview with the manager is mandatory before an offer is extended
• No return to office (RTO) after booking allowed; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation

Additional Notes

• Candidates must submit a passport-style photo on a white background for badge creation immediately after signing contract
• Candidates must complete required online orientation and training modules prior to start
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years required for travel allied and acute care candidates

This position is ideal for experienced CVOR Techs with prior travel contract experience seeking a 13-week assignment with a reputable surgical services unit in North Carolina.