
Hospital | CV Tech
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $53.38
- Weekly
- $2,135
- Yearly (full-time)
- $111,020
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 16, 2026
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks.
Job description
CVOR Surgical Technologist (CVOR Tech) – Travel Surgical Tech Job in Columbus, Ohio
Bring your cardiovascular operating room expertise to this high-acuity travel CVOR surgical technologist job in Columbus, Ohio. This on-site opportunity is ideal for an experienced surgical technologist who is confident scrubbing complex cardiac and vascular procedures, supporting multidisciplinary surgical teams, and maintaining the highest standards of sterile technique. First-time travelers are welcome, and local candidates may be considered.
Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,060-$2,210 per week
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Healthcare Setting: Hospital cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) serving adult and geriatric patients, including Level I Trauma cases
- Start Date: November 16, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 15, 2027
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Shift Duration: The assignment is listed as 10-hour days; unit scheduling may include two 8-hour shifts and two 12-hour shifts based on staffing needs
- Shift Window: Shifts may be scheduled between 6:30 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
- Call and Weekends: Call duties and an equitable weekend rotation are part of the assignment
- Charting System: Epic
Columbus is a vibrant Ohio destination known for its welcoming neighborhoods, excellent dining, parks, arts and cultural attractions, and energetic collegiate and professional sports scene. It offers convenient access to urban amenities while maintaining a comfortable, livable atmosphere.
CVOR Surgical Technologist Job Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of Certified Surgical Technologist experience
- At least 2 years of cardiac and vascular operating room experience
- At least 1 year of dedicated CVOR experience
- At least 1 year of experience in a Level I Trauma facility
- Recent cardiovascular and thoracic instrument reprocessing experience
- Strong cardiovascular and vascular scrubbing experience required
- Endovascular experience required
- Proficiency with general operating room, vascular, and complex CVOR procedures, including CABG, EVAR, TEVAR, valve replacement, and TAVR
- Current BLS certification
- Knowledge of aseptic technique, universal protocol, sharps safety, specimen handling, fire safety, and radiation safety
- Ability to support both scrub and circulate functions
CVOR Surgical Technologist Responsibilities
- Scrub complex cardiovascular, thoracic, vascular, and endovascular procedures in the cardiovascular operating room
- Prepare operating rooms, case carts, instruments, equipment, and supplies for scheduled and emergent procedures
- Support procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic aneurysm repair, carotid endarterectomy, vascular bypass, valve replacement, TEVAR, EVAR, TAVR, VATS, and thoracic surgery
- Maintain a sterile field and consistently apply aseptic technique throughout each procedure
- Anticipate the needs of surgeons and the surgical team during routine, complex, and trauma cases
- Safely operate and document surgical equipment, including electrosurgical units, drills, cell saver equipment, fiber-optic systems, and crash carts
- Assist with instrument reprocessing and appropriate care of scopes and fiber-optic equipment
- Perform accurate counts, specimen handling, labeling, and documentation in accordance with department standards
- Participate in call coverage, weekend rotation, and staffing needs across the operating room
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, nurses, and other members of the perioperative team to promote safe, efficient patient care
Apply now for this travel CVOR surgical technologist opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and join a high-acuity perioperative healthcare team.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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