Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - CVORT

American Traveler seeks a CVOR Surgical Technologist with fresh heart experience for a hospital cardiovascular operating room position.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of current cardiovascular scrub tech experience required
• Fresh heart experience required
• AHA BLS certification required
• NCCT or AST tech certification required
• License required if applicable, active compact or state license in hand required at time of submission
• Valid driver's license matching permanent address required for consideration
• 2 professional references required, including 1 charge or higher and 1 supervisor reference completed within the last year
• Flu vaccine required, with medical and religious exemptions considered on a case-by-case basis

Responsibilities

• Hospital CVOR unit performing cardiovascular and vascular surgical procedures
• Day shift schedule with 8-hour shifts, working a 36/48 rotating pattern (one week 3x12, next week 4x12)
• On-call required approximately 2 days per week, every other weekend
• Floating required within scope of practice, including every other weekend
• Meditech charting system experience preferred
• Trauma Level I and II experience preferred, teaching hospital experience preferred
• Perform scrub duties for cardiovascular procedures including CABG, aortic aneurysm repair, angioplasty/stenting, EVAR, TAVR, and VAD cases
• Support vascular procedures such as carotid endarterectomy, femoral popliteal bypass, and AAA repair
• Maintain aseptic technique, sterilization, and infection control standards
• Participate in universal protocol and time-out procedures
• Handle specimens, equipment documentation, and instrument processing per facility protocol
• First-time travelers not specifically excluded but travel experience not required
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be considered, locals not accepted
• Up to 7 days of RTO considered if submitted upfront with no changes accepted
• Must work either a major or minor holiday during the assignment
• Returning travelers must take a minimum 6-month break after one year before being eligible to return
• Travel pairs accepted on a limited basis, but pairs will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUsGenerous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts