Cardiovascular OR Scrub Tech

Cardiovascular OR Scrub Tech - Travel Position  

Location: Knoxville, TN 

Job Type: Travel Contract   

Duration: 13 weeks  

Shift: 5x8s Days

Pay: $2463/week 

Job Description

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  -Position requires recent, relevant experience in surgical services as a Scrub Tech.
  
  


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  -Work hours: 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM, Monday through Friday.
  
  


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  -On-call requirement: 3-4 nights per week (3 PM - 7 AM) and every other weekend.
  
  


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  -Holiday rotation is mandatory; no requests for time off during major holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year) will be -approved.
  
  


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  -Float requirements apply.
  
  


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  -Strong neuro and orthopedic surgical experience is essential.
  
  


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Required Certifications

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  -NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)
  
  


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  -BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certified
  
  


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  -Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM) — verify with program management if unclear.
  
  


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Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Identification & Legal Documents

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  -Valid, current Driver’s License or State ID (color copy required).
  
  


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  -I9 verification required.
  
  

Health & Immunization

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  -Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, confirming fitness for duty.
  
  


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  -Negative TB test (QGold or Skin Test) within 1 year; chest X-ray if prior positive TB.
  
  


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  -Immunizations or titers required for:
  

  
  
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    MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer.
    
    
  
  
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    Hepatitis B - vaccine series, titer, or declination.
    
    
  
  
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    Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer.
    
    
  
  

  
  
  
  


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  -Seasonal flu vaccine required for 2025-26 season (no declinations accepted; exemptions only for medical or religious reasons with proper documentation).
  
  


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  -Drug screening within 45 days of start, including a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, benzodiazepines, fentanyl, opiates, etc.) with chain of custody documentation.
  
  

Background & Employment History

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  -Background check completed within 45 days of start, covering 7 years of history including SSN trace, criminal, sex offender, and abuse registries.
  
  


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  -Two supervisory references from employers within the last 3 years.
  
  


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  -Employment application with 7-year work history, no unexplained gaps over 30 days, and active nursing license details (if applicable).
  
  

Competency Exams & Skills

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  -Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required.
  
  


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  -Color blindness test within 12 months prior to start (Ishihara or equivalent).
  
  


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  -Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam for RNs (80% pass rate required).
  
  


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  -Core Competency Exams (Parts I, II, III) with minimum 80% pass rate, updated annually.
  
  


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  -Unit-specific skills checklist updated within the last year.
  
  

Facility-Specific Requirements

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  -Passport-style photo with solid background for badge issuance (no filters or facial piercings).
  
  


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  -Completion of Covenant Health onboarding documents and attestations.
  
  


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  -Background check alias name attestation if applicable.
  
  


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  -Job description acknowledgment based on profession, updated if there is a gap greater than 30 days between assignments.
  
  


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Important Notes

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  -No requests for time off during holidays or holiday weeks will be accepted.
  
  


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  -All travelers must work holiday shifts as assigned by management.
  
  


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  -The operating room will not approve requests for time off at booking; all time off must be discussed with managers during the assignment.
  
  


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Benefits