Description

American Traveler seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist for a Level III Trauma Center OR, requiring 2+ years of acute inpatient OR experience and strong ortho, spine, and robotics skills

Details

• 12-hour day shifts with variable start times (0630, 0830, 1030) at a Level III Trauma Center with 375 licensed beds
• OR unit with 12 operating rooms (11 running daily, 1 hybrid) performing 40-50 cases per day
• Adult patient population with minimal pediatrics (typically ENT)
• Case types include ENT (thyroid), general, ortho spine, total joint ortho, GYN, vascular (AV fistula, fem pops), urology, and podiatry
• No open heart, transplant, or high-level neuro (EVD) procedures
• Scrub role for Certified Surgical Technologist in above case types
• Must be available to work 7 days a week unless approved by management
• Occasional weekend shifts required based on department needs
• On-call requirement of 4-6 shifts per 6-week schedule, including nights (2230-0700) and weekends, with 30-minute response time and no sleep rooms available
• May float to inpatient areas (MS, ICU, PCU, ED Holding, PACU) or ED during low census, performing tasks within scope of practice such as vitals, sitting, and stocking
• Epic EMR required for CAP backfills/preceptors
• Uses Alaris and Pyxis systems

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of acute/inpatient OR experience required
• BLS certification required
• CST certification preferred; state registration for surgical technologists required in WA
• Strong experience in ortho, sports medicine, spine, and robotics (DaVinci) required
• Robotic experience (Robotic Mazer/DaVinci XI) preferred
• Must demonstrate flexibility, teamwork, reliability, and a positive attitude
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Candidates must have experience working the specific shift being submitted for at a comparable hospital setting
• COVID vaccine required at the facility
• Scrubs provided by facility
• Phones not permitted on the unit
• Standard break schedule applies: three 15-minute rest breaks and one 30-minute lunch for 12-hour shifts; two 15-minute rest breaks and one 30-minute lunch for 8- and 10-hour shifts
• Orientation includes Day 1 new employee orientation and system access setup, with Epic training specifically on Thursday, followed by unit orientation for the remainder of the week
• Up to 5 days of RTO may be approved; additional days require manager approval
• Any missed days due to RTO must be added to the end of the contract