Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied is seeking a travel CVOR Technologist for a travel job in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVOR Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

The Cardiovascular Surgical Technician is responsible forproviding assistance to the cardiac surgeon in the cardiovascular operatingroom (CVOR) environment; as well as preparing and providing sterile instrumentsand maintaining the sterilization of surgical equipment, arranging surgicalequipment and adjust medical tools to ensure that the surgical devices arefunctioning properly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists cardiac surgeon before, during, or after anycardiology related procedure or surgery
• Prepares the cardiovascular operating room according to casetype, places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments,according to instructions
• Provides sterile instruments under sterile technique to thecardiac surgeon
• Understands cardiovascular anatomy and physiology andsurgical techniques
• Assists team members to place and position patient on table
• Aids team to don gowns and gloves
• Maintains supply of fluids, such as plasma, saline, blood,and glucose for use during operation
• Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors,cuts sutures, and performs other tasks as directed by the surgeon duringoperation.
• Puts dressings on patient following surgery
• Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before and afteroperation
• Washes and sterilizes equipment, using germicides andsterilizers
• Cleans operating room
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Surgical Technician certification as applicable per stateand/or client requirement
• One year experience as a Surgical Technician in a CVOR(cardiovascular operating room) required
• Certification as a Surgical Technician preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
• Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Certification (ARRT and Arkansas Department of HealthRadiologic Technologist license).
• ACLS and BLS required prior to start date

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Amergis Healthcare, Inc.-Allied Job ID #1066010. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiovascular Surgical Technician

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