This CVOR surgical tech skills checklist is how we get to know what you can actually do in a cardiovascular OR. Not what a resume keyword scan thinks it found. The real stuff: the cases you’ve scrubbed and the equipment you’ve run. Fill it out once and your recruiter starts every conversation already knowing where you’re strong.
Here’s why we ask. Junxion was founded by a former traveler, and if you’ve traveled before, you know the routine at plenty of agencies. Somebody skims your resume, spots the letters OR, and pitches you a contract you’d never take. This checklist skips that mess. When you rate yourself honestly, we can put you in front of cardiovascular OR contracts that match your real experience instead of burning your time on bad fits.
So take it at your own pace and be straight with yourself, even on the items you’d rather skip. That honesty is what lands you the right contract instead of just the next one.
What does this CVOR skills checklist cover?
Four rating areas, and every item gets scored two ways. You’ll rate Equipment and Procedures first, things like the Cell Saver/AutoTransfuser, the Bovie, Aseptic Technique, and Equipment, Sponge and Lap Counts. Later, the Chest/Thoracic section gets into the heavy cases: Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, Mitral or Aortic Valve Replacement/Repair, Carotid Endarterectomy. For each one you’ll mark proficiency, from Supervise/Teach down to None, and frequency, from Daily/Weekly down to Never/Observed only. There’s an age group section at the end so we know which patient populations you’ve cared for. Rate what’s true today, not what you’re hoping to pick up on the next contract.
What happens after you hit submit?
A real recruiter reads it, not a bot and not a call center queue. Someone who knows what a CVOR case load actually looks like lines your ratings up against our open cardiovascular OR contracts and reaches out about the ones that genuinely fit. You’ll also get a copy of your completed checklist emailed to you, which is handy when a facility asks for skills documentation.
And if nothing matches right now, we’ll tell you that straight. We’d rather give you the truth than talk you into a contract you’ll regret by week two.
FAQ: CVOR Surgical Tech Skills Checklist
How much CVOR experience do I need for travel tech contracts?
Requirements vary by contract, and most facilities want recent cardiovascular OR experience before they’ll bring on a traveler. That’s exactly why this checklist matters. Your ratings on cases like bypass grafts and valve work show us which contracts you’re competitive for right now, so you’re not chasing positions that want a case history you haven’t built yet. Fill it out honestly and your recruiter can give you a realistic read on where you stand.
Do I need to check off every skill on the CVOR checklist to get a contract?
No, and honestly, nobody checks every box. The checklist runs from the Emerson Thoracic Pump to Heart Transplant cases, and very few techs have touched all of it. Rating None on some items is completely normal. What matters is that your strong areas line up with what a specific contract needs. A tech who is rock solid on bypass cases but has never scrubbed a transplant still has plenty of contracts to pick from.
What happens if I rate myself too high or too low?
Rating too high sets you up for a rough first week on a heart team that expected more, and rating too low costs you contracts you’re ready for today. Proficiency runs from Supervise/Teach down to None, and frequency runs from Daily/Weekly down to Never/Observed only, so there’s plenty of room for honest middle ground. Rate what’s true and you can’t get it wrong. Straight answers get you the right match, and that’s the whole point.
Can I update my skills checklist after I submit it?
Yes. Come back and submit a fresh checklist whenever your experience changes, like after a contract heavy on valve cases or your first real stretch with the IABP. Your recruiter works from your latest ratings, so keeping it current means better matches. Thirteen weeks in a busy heart program can move a few ratings up a notch, and your checklist should show that.