Description

American Traveler is seeking a Surgical Tech First Assistant (STFA) for a day-shift OR position at a hospital in Saint Louis, MO, requiring 2+ years of experience and the ability to scrub across multiple surgical specialties.

Details

• Hospital operating room (OR) complex setting in Saint Louis, MO
• Day shift schedule, 4x10-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Weekend hours as needed; holiday coverage on a rotating basis
• On-call requirements apply; specific expectations to be discussed at interview
• Surgical patient population including general, GYN, GU, Ortho, and ENT cases
• Robotic surgical experience preferred
• EMR: Epic
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent OR/surgical tech first assist experience
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• CNOR certification required
• Ability to scrub across multiple surgical specialties (general, GYN, GU, Ortho, ENT)
• Strong computer navigation skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to deliver quality patient care in an OR setting
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• A valid U.S. Social Security Number is required; Canadian SINs are not accepted
• No gaps in employment of 90 or more days within the past 12 months
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Opportunity to support coverage for multiple staff on leave while working alongside 7 newly added surgeons on staff
• Scrub color is black; scrubs are provided by the facility
• Flu vaccination is required for travelers working between November 1 and April 1; exemptions must be client-approved
• Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) is allowed but must be made up during the assignment
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but subject to local contract rate terms
• Local candidates within 50 miles are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts; after that, a minimum 1-year separation or transfer to a facility outside the 50-mile radius is required