Travel OR Tech / Surgical Tech - Make $1,974 - $2,204/week (Job #3465668)

Aya Healthcare, Inc.; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical, dental, vision and LT

401(k) match

Housing provided or housing stipend

Paid sick time

Job summary

Aya Healthcare, Inc. is hiring an OR Tech / Surgical Tech in Santa Barbara, CA for a 13-week assignment. The role assists in the operating room, handles instrumentation, and ensures sterile technique under supervision. Epic charting is used for documentation and patient records.

The position offers competitive weekly pay, start date in October 2026, and a large network of support resources through Aya Healthcare to assist with licensing, housing, and relocation as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in surgical services or OR setting required.
• BLS and CST certifications required.
• Experience with a wide range of OR cases and sterile technique.

Responsibilities

• Assist in OR procedures ensuring aseptic technique.
• Prepare and handle surgical equipment and instruments.
• Support safe patient care and post-op processes.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Laparoscopic procedures

General OR procedures

Gynecologic robotic surgery

Spinal/fusion cases

Education

BLS

CST

Tools

Epic

Job description

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for the following position: OR Tech / Surgical Tech in Santa Barbara, CA.

We'll work with you to build the healthcare career of your dreams. Whether you want a job close to home or across the country, we've got you.

Job Details

• Profession: Surgical Services
• Pay: $1974 to $2204 weekly
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days
• Schedule: 4, 10-Hour 06:30 - 17:00
• Alt Schedule: 4, 10-Hour 08:45 - 19:15
• Openings: 1
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Charting System: Epic

Requirements

• Experience: 1 Year
• Required Certifications & Skills
  • Skills: Aortic Aneurysm repair, Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Electrosurgical units, Isolation Precautions/PPE, Laminectomy/discectomy, Laparoscopic assisted cases, Laparoscopic assisted cases, Abdominal hysterectomy, ALIF (Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion), Ambulatory OR, Amputations, Anterior cervical fusion, Appendectomy, Arthroscopy, Aseptic Technique, Care of scopes & fiber optic equipment, Case Cart, Cervical fusions, Closed reduction facial fractures/wiring, Closed/Open reduction of fractures, Colon resection - Open/LAP, Colorectal Robotic Surgery, Craniotomy, CVOR, Cystoscopy, Drills (multiple types), Gastric Sleeve, Gastrointestinal robotic surgery, General OR, Gunshot/stab wounds, Gynecologic robotic surgery, Hernia repair inguinal/umbilical, Kyphoplasty, Labor & Delivery, Laminectomy/discectomy, Lap band, Laparoscopic assisted procedures, Liver Resection, Lumbar fusion, Mako Surgical System, MVA (multiple injuries), Neurological robotic surgery, Orthopedic robotic surgery, Otolaryngologic robotic surgery, Pedi General OR, Repair of fractured jaws, mandibular and zygomatic, Sharps Safety, Spinal Fusion, Teaching Hospital, Thyroidectomy partial/total, TORS (TransOral Robotic Surgery), Total hip replacement, Total knee replacement, Trauma, Urologic robotic surgery, Washer/sterilizer, Whipple, Specimen Handling/labeling, XLIF (Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion)
  • Certifications: BLS, CST

Facility & Unit Information

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Charting Experience: Yes
• Facility Level Trauma: Level 1
• Facility Bed Count: 362

Aya Delivers

• The most jobs in the industry. We have the largest and most reliable job database, which means the jobs you see are open, updated in real time and ready for you!
• Competitive advantage over other agencies. Front-of-the-line access through our direct facility relationships - many with quick (even same-day) offers, giving you the best chance of securing your ideal opportunity.
• Expedited licensing and streamlined compliance. An industry-leading on-time start rate and strong relationships with boards of nursing across the country to accelerate the process in all 50 states.
• Expert career guidance. A dedicated recruiter to help you achieve your dream career. Travel, per diem, permanent - we have the reach and access to get you the jobs you want, and the expertise to help you realize your long-term goals.
• A best-in-class support system and an exceptional experience. Enjoy accurate, weekly pay, and an entire team dedicated to your happiness on assignment, 24/7.

Plus, you get everything you expect from the largest healthcare staffing company in the industry:

• Exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment. Want to take time off? Keep insurance coverage for up to 24 Days between assignments.
• A generous 401(k) match.
• Paid company housing (we'll help you bring your pets along, too!) or a generous housing stipend, if eligible.
• Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws. Aya's general sick leave policy is that employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. However, to the extent any provisions of the statement above conflict with any applicable paid sick leave laws, the applicable paid sick leave laws are controlling.
• Access to unlimited continuing education units online.
• Licensure, relocation and other reimbursements, when applicable.
• Pay listed above includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements.

Aya is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer and welcomes all to apply.