Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

American Traveler

San Francisco, California, United States

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Variable

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

$2,129.59/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist with strong Neuro, Spine, and Total Joint experience for a hospital OR position.

Details

• Work in a hospital surgical services department supporting Neuro, Spine, Orthopedic, and DaVinci robotic cases
• 5x8 shift schedule with variable start times ranging from 0645 to 2330
• Weekend rotation included in the schedule
• On-call requirements apply
• Occasional floating to other campus locations within the health system
• Epic charting system preferred

Requirements

• CST certification through NBSTSA required
• BLS certification from the AHA required
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience required (3+ years preferred)
• Strong experience in Neuro, Spine, and Total Joint procedures required
• Experience with DaVinci robotic surgery required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience required
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• 1:1 patient ratio experience
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Assist in preparing for and during surgical procedures according to department and hospital standards to ensure quality patient care
• Perform routine and delegated surgical technologist duties across a wide range of specialties including vascular, orthopedic, neuro, general, and robotic surgery
• Maintain aseptic technique, sterilization/disinfection standards, and proper equipment documentation
• Participate in Universal Protocol (time out) procedures and specimen handling
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract
• Return staff/travelers must have been separated for at least 1 year before returning
• Local candidates accepted at the local rate within a 50-mile radius
• Lab work must be completed within 3-5 days of contract signing
• First-time travelers are not specified for consideration in this role

Hours per week: 40

Hours per shift: 8