Description

American Traveler seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist with ortho/total joints proficiency for a hospital operating room position in a regional referral center.

Details

• Operating Room unit supporting a broad range of surgical specialties including endocrine, breast, oncologic, gastrointestinal, colorectal, and hepatobiliary procedures
• Day shift schedule, 10-hour shifts Monday-Friday from approximately 6:30 AM-5:30 PM
• On-call requirements apply
• Weekend coverage as needed, with holiday coverage required if scheduled

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of current CST experience required
• NBSTSA certification required
• High proficiency in orthopedic and total joint procedures required
• Experience with general, ortho, neuro, and endo scrubbing required
• Neuro case experience preferred
• Active BLS certification (AHA) required
• License required if applicable
• Must have own vehicle for this assignment

Additional Information

• Function primarily in a scrubbing capacity as part of the surgical team, with possible circulating duties
• Maintain aseptic technique and a quiet, controlled OR environment
• Prepare the OR suite and maintain specialized equipment and supplies for specific surgical procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required, with the ability to adapt quickly to stressful situations
• Travelers must work two required holiday blocks if scheduled: Thanksgiving Day/Friday after and the following weekend, Christmas Eve through Christmas Day and the following weekend, and New Year's Eve through New Year's Day and the following weekend
• No more than 5 days of RTO will be accepted, and all time off must be submitted prior to consideration
• Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility will not be considered for this assignment