Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

American Traveler is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for a General Surgery OR position in Santa Fe, NM, requiring at least 1 year of experience and BLS certification. Requirements Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Surgical Technologist High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of an accredited Surgical Technology or LVN/LPN program required BLS certification from the AHA required CST credential or LVN/LPN license required if applicable Ability to scrub in General Surgery cases; proficiency in 3 or more specialty areas (e.g., Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Robotics) highly preferred US Social Security Number required for consideration 2 references required for consideration Active copies of all certifications required for consideration (expired certifications will result in rejection) Responsibilities Hospital-based General Surgery OR setting in Santa Fe, NM 4x10-hour shifts, 6:30 AM–5:00 PM No weekend requirement On-call is optional; candidates may pick up call shifts voluntarily but it is not required Floating within Surgical Services is required as needed Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a radius rule Prepares the OR by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to case type using physician preference cards, and keeps preference cards current Establishes and maintains the sterile field; passes instruments and sutures to the physician as directed Prepares patient skin for surgery and positions patients according to the type of procedure Transports patients to and from the OR suite and provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients Identifies, cares for, and documents biological specimens Actively monitors for and prevents breaches in aseptic technique throughout all procedures Demonstrates competency in the use, care, and sterilization of surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment Maintains proper OR traffic control, dress code compliance, and adherence to sanitation policies Works collaboratively as part of the surgical team under the direction of a professional nurse Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts Job ID: P-702672 Open Positions: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr