Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - CVORT American Traveler - 4.0 Paramus, NJ Job Details Contract $2,399.46 a week 10 hours ago Qualifications Cardiovascular surgery BLS Certification Cardiothoracic surgery Hospital radiation policies Disinfection procedures Vascular surgery assistance experience Certified Surgical Technologist Safety standard operating procedures Surgical instrument sterilization and handling Radiation protection measures
Full Job Description Assignment Overview Shift:
Days, 4x10hrs
Hours:
40 hrs/wk
Start Date:
Oct 5, 2026
Length:
13 weeks
Openings:
1 Description American Traveler seeks a CVOR Surgical Technologist with open heart, vascular, and thoracic experience for a hospital position on a 4x10 day shift schedule. Details Hospital CVOR unit performing open heart, vascular, and thoracic surgical procedures Cardiovascular cases include CABG, TAVR, VAD, mitral valve replacement, and aortic aneurysm repair Vascular cases include carotid endarterectomy, femoral popliteal bypass, and endovascular aneurysm repair Additional procedures may include robotics, thoracic (VATS, lung resection), and general surgery cases Day shift schedule, 4x10 hours, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM Call requirements include one overnight shift during the week and every third full weekend May float to the Ridgewood Observation Unit as needed Requirements Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Surgical Technologist required Open heart, vascular, and thoracic surgical experience required NBSTSA certification required BLS certification required License required if applicable Proficiency in aseptic technique, sterilization/disinfection, and universal protocol (time out) procedures Proof of completed
COVID-19
vaccination series and booster required for consideration Additional Information Support surgical teams in a fast-paced cardiovascular and vascular surgery environment Assist with instrument preparation, sterile field setup, and specimen handling Participate in emergency management, fire safety, and radiation/laser safety protocols First-time travelers may be considered for this position Prior permanent employees of the facility are not eligible for this travel assignment Local candidates within 75 miles are accepted at the local rate