Travel Open Heart Surgical Tech — Housing & Perks

American Traveler; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance —

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 summary

American Traveler seeks a Surgical Technician for a hospital Open Heart unit requiring CST or TS-C certification and prior surgical tech experience. The role is a travel/open-heart assignment with day shifts, 8 hours per day, five days a week, and rotating weekends/holidays.

Expected responsibilities include assisting with procedures, maintaining aseptic technique, documenting data per RN guidelines, and stocking exam rooms.

Qualifications

• 1 year of surgical technology experience required.
• Associate's Degree or completion certificate in Surgical Technology required.
• CST through NBSTSA or TS-C through NCCT required; BLS certification required; license if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Hospital-based Open Heart surgical unit duties.
• Day shift, 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week with rotational weekends/holidays.
• Rotational floating requirements and EPIC charting experience.
• Maintain aseptic technique and sterile areas; document patient data per RN/unit guidelines.
• Assist providers with procedures and equipment; prepare rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Reprocess endoscopes and manage inventory and supplies.

Skills

Surgical tech experience

Sterile technique

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology or completion certificate

Tools

EPIC charting

Job description

American Traveler seeks a Surgical Technician for a hospital Open Heart unit requiring CST or TS-C certification and prior surgical tech experience. The role is a travel/open-heart assignment with day shifts, 8 hours per day, five days a week, and rotating weekends/holidays.

Expected responsibilities include assisting with procedures, maintaining aseptic technique, documenting data per RN guidelines, and stocking exam rooms.