Pediatric OR Travel Surgical Tech — High Pay & Housing

American Traveler, LLC.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 1

401(k) Plan

Job summary

American Traveler seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist for a Pediatric OR assignment in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role requires NBSTSA certification and Labor & Delivery experience to support a children's hospital surgical team.

You will work 5x8s or 4x10s with call, travel between units, and receive housing and licensure reimbursements as part of a travel package with health coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• NBSTSA certification required prior to consideration.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Sterilization, Scrub, High-Level Disinfection (HLD), and Aseptic Technique experience.
• Labor & Delivery experience required.
• Trauma Level II experience required (Level I preferred).
• Cerner charting experience required.
• License required if applicable.
• Experience with pediatric general surgery, cardiovascular, orthopedic, craniofacial/plastics, and ENT procedures.

Responsibilities

• Pediatric OR setting at a children's hospital.
• Averages 6 surgical cases per day.
• Labor and delivery unit handling typical OB cases including Cesarean Section, Dilation and Curettage, Dilation and Evacuation, Tubal Ligation, and Cerclage.
• Also handles non-OB high risk cases such as Accreta/Cyst, laparoscopic ectopic, and cystoscopy.
• Shift options of 5x8s (0700-1530) or 4x10s (0700-1730).
• Call requirements apply.
• Floating required to other units within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital.
• Cerner charting system used.
• Perform surgical technologist duties supporting a wide range of pediatric surgical procedures.
• Apply aseptic technique, laser safety, radiation safety, and sterilization/disinfection protocols.
• Participate in specimen handling and labeling and Universal Protocol (time out) procedures.
• Maintain emergency management and fire safety awareness.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Local candidates are accepted, with Indiana residents considered local.
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays.
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO may be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval.
• Past perm or PRN employees of the facility must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler.
• Travelers with 12 months of accrued travel employment within the health system must take a designated break to reset eligibility (3 months for out-of-state residents, 6 months for in-state residents)

Skills

NBSTSA certification

BLS certification

Labor & Delivery experience

Cerner charting experience

Trauma Level II experience

Pediatric OR experience

Tools

Cerner

Job description

American Traveler seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist for a Pediatric General OR position requiring NBSTSA certification and prior CST experience.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of CST experience required
• BLS certification required
• NBSTSA certification required and must be in hand prior to consideration
• License required if applicable
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Trauma Level II experience required
• Trauma Level I and teaching/community hospital experience preferred
• Prior travel experience required
• Proficiency in aseptic technique, sterilization/disinfection, specimen handling, universal protocol, and safety procedures (laser, radiation, fire, emergency management)
• Experience with pediatric general, cardiovascular, orthopedic, craniofacial/plastics, and ENT surgical procedures preferred
• Two supervisor references required

Responsibilities

• Pediatric General OR setting at a children's hospital with Trauma Level II designation
• General pediatric surgery caseload including appendectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, and laparoscopic-assisted procedures
• Also supports pediatric cardiovascular, orthopedic, craniofacial/plastics, and ENT surgical cases
• Average daily surgical case volume of 6
• Day shift schedule of 5x8s (0700-1530) or 4x10s (0700-1730)
• Call requirement
• 100% floating required within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital
• Cerner charting system used
• This is a General Pediatric CST position, not a Labor & Delivery role
• Assist surgical teams with pediatric general, cardiovascular, orthopedic, craniofacial, and ENT procedures
• Maintain sterile fields and support aseptic technique throughout procedures
• Participate in specimen handling, instrument sterilization, and universal protocol/time-out procedures
• Follow safety protocols including laser, radiation, and fire safety
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Local candidates are accepted at a lower pay package
• Local radius defined as Indiana residency
• Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; additional time requires facility approval
• Former IU Health perm or PRN employees must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Travelers who have accrued 12 months of employment within IU Health must take a consecutive break to reset eligibility (3 months for out-of-state residents, 6 months for in-state residents)

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-774040

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