Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - CVORT

Newsandtribune; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Insurance day 1

401(k)

Weekly payroll

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursement

Per diem

Traveler discounts

Job summary

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

Requirements include 2+ years as CV scrub tech, AHA BLS, NCCT/AST certification, active licensure as applicable, and a valid driver's license. 16-hour flex schedules, 8-hour shifts, on-call and travel-friendly travel assignments are involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of current cardiovascular scrub experience.
• Fresh heart experience required.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• NCCT or AST certification required.
• Active license or compact license eligible at submission.

Responsibilities

• Scrub for cardiovascular procedures including CABG, aneurysm repair, EVAR, TAVR, VAD.
• Support vascular procedures and maintain aseptic technique.
• Handle specimens and instrument processing per protocol.
• Participate in universal protocol and time-out procedures.
• Travel to and float within scope; on-call ~2 days/week; holidays required.

Skills

Cardiovascular scrub

BLS certification

Travel-ready

Licensure available

Job description

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