Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

American Traveler

Turlock, California, United States

Position ID: P-772228

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

$1,590.36/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for an ambulatory surgery center OR Tech position requiring prior travel experience.

Details

• Ambulatory surgery center setting performing general OR, podiatry, orthopedic, and general surgery procedures
• Patient ratio of 1:1
• Day shift schedule, 3x10-hour shifts from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Procedures include ACL reconstruction, arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, fracture reductions, bunionectomy, ankle fusion, and hernia repairs
• Utilizes equipment including drills, electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, endoscopes, and washer/sterilizers

Requirements

• BLS certification required
• CST certification preferred
• SGNA certification preferred
• 3-4 years of surgical technology experience required
• Prior travel assignment experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Proficiency in aseptic technique, instrument processing, sterilization/disinfection, and universal protocol/time out procedures
• Experience with case cart preparation, fire safety, and specimen handling/labeling preferred
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Maintain sterile fields and support surgical teams across multiple specialties including orthopedics, podiatry, and general surgery
• Ensure proper instrument processing, sterilization, and equipment documentation
• Follow isolation precautions, PPE protocols, and sharps safety guidelines
• Participate in emergency management and fire safety procedures
• Handle and reprocess flexible endoscopes and other scope equipment as needed
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request allowed per contract
• Holiday coverage includes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Accepts local candidates within a 50-mile radius at local rate
• Returning staff must have a 1-year separation before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

Hours per week: 30

Hours per shift: 10