Description

American Traveler seeks a Surgical Technologist with at least 3 years of OR experience and Level I/II Trauma background for a teaching hospital surgical services position.

Details

• Works in a General OR setting within a teaching hospital
• Provides surgical support for neurosurgery, spine, complex ortho/ortho-spine, and complex general surgery including bariatric cases
• Also involved in trauma, transplant (kidney, liver, pancreas), and thoracic surgical cases
• Uses Epic charting system
• Variable day/evening shifts of 8, 10, or 12 hours between 0630-2330, 36-40 hours per week
• Weekend and holiday coverage required as needed
• Call requirements include weekdays 2100-0630 and weekends 0630-1900 or 1830-0700

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of Surgical Technologist experience required
• At least 2 years of Level I (preferred) or Level II (required) Trauma OR experience required
• BLS certification required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Community hospital and LTAC experience preferred
• Prior travel experience preferred
• 1:1 patient ratio experience
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Provide surgical technologist support across a broad range of specialties including neurosurgery, orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, urology, ENT, plastics, and vascular procedures
• Assist with robotic-assisted surgeries including Da Vinci Xi and SP systems
• Maintain aseptic technique, instrument processing, and sterilization/disinfection standards
• Handle specimen labeling, wound care, and universal protocol (time-out) procedures
• Operate and maintain surgical equipment including electrosurgical units, drills, cell savers, and fiber optic light sources
• Follow radiation, laser, and sharps safety protocols
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager/director or supervisor; charge RN acceptable as second reference; coworker references not accepted
• Former employees eligible for a travel assignment after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are ineligible for a travel assignment
• Requested time off must be submitted with the contract and limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing contract due to strict compliance timelines