Surg Tech / OR Tech - Surg Tech / OR Tech

Origin Travel Nurses; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401k Retirement Plan

Travel reimbursement

Housing allowance

Meals

Job summary

ARMStaffing in Carlsbad, NM is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for a 13-week contract. The role includes preparing the OR, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting with instruments during a range of procedures.

Requirements include a CAAHEP-accredited program, NBSTSA certification, and BLS; at least 2 years of CST experience. Must be available for 4x10 hour shifts with on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of CST experience.
• NBSTSA certification required; BLS certification required.
• Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and sterile field.
• Pass instruments, fluids, and supplies to the surgeon during surgeries.
• Manage surgical equipment and perform counts of sponges and supplies.
• Coordinate specimen handling and maintain the sterile environment.

Skills

CST experience

On-call readiness

Surgical instrument handling

Education

CAAHEP-accredited program

NBSTSA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - 13-Week Contract Position

Location

Carlsbad, NM

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Days, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, 4x10 hour shifts. On-call required with a minimum of one weekday and a weekend rotation.

Job Description

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is responsible for preparing the operating room, maintaining the sterile field, and managing surgical instruments and supplies during various surgical procedures. Experience with general, orthopedic, OBGYN, podiatry, urology, plastics, endoscopy, trauma, and robotics (DaVinci) is required, along with adult and pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and sterile field for surgical procedures.
• Pass instruments, fluids, and supplies to the surgeon during surgeries.
• Manage surgical equipment and perform counts of sponges and supplies.
• Coordinate specimen handling and maintain the sterile environment.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist.
• BLS certification required.
• Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program.
• Certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!