Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

Newsandtribune; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

Newsandtribune seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist for a Level I trauma center OR. The role requires CST certification and 3+ years of trauma or teaching hospital experience.

You will work a day shift, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, float within a 50-mile radius to support Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Vascular, and Trauma. Illinois license and BLS are mandatory; international candidates must have SSN finalized.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in Level I/II trauma centers or large teaching hospitals.
• Proficient in Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Vascular and Trauma.
• BLS certification required.
• CST certification through NBSTSA or NCCT.
• Illinois license required upon submission.
• Two professional references from supervisors within the past 2 years.
• Proof of COVID vaccination required.
• International candidates must have SSN/SSC finalized prior to submission.

Responsibilities

• Level I Trauma Center operating room setting.
• Support multiple surgical services including Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Vascular, and Trauma.
• Day shift schedule, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
• Must float to other Cook facilities within 50 miles.
• Uses Cerner charting system and follows Universal Protocol.
• Float within scope to meet facility needs, including to other Cook facilities within 50 miles
• Perform CST duties across General Surgery, Gynecology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Neuro Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, Thoracic and Robotics
• Maintain aseptic technique, sterilization and sharps safety
• Participate in Universal Protocol (time out) procedures

Skills

Trauma care

Orthopedics

Neurosurgery

Vascular

Cerner

BLS certification

Teamwork

Education

CST certification (NBSTSA/NCCT)

Illinois license

Tools

Cerner charting system

Job description

American Traveler seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist for a Level I trauma center OR, requiring CST certification and 3+ years of trauma or teaching hospital experience.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Level I or Level II trauma center or large teaching hospital
• Strong experience required in Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Vascular, and Trauma services
• BLS certification required
• CST certification through NBSTSA or NCCT required
• IL license required in hand upon submission (license required if applicable)
• Two professional references from supervisors within the past 2 years required prior to start
• Proof of COVID vaccination required, booster not required
• International candidates must have SSN/SSC finalized (not pending) prior to submission

Responsibilities

• Level I Trauma Center operating room setting
• Provides support across multiple surgical services including Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Vascular, and Trauma
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
• No block scheduling and no special scheduling requests permitted
• Every other weekend requirement (2 weekends per month)
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Mandatory float facility - clinicians required to float within scope to meet facility needs, including to units outside primary competency with team-based support
• Perform surgical technologist duties across a wide range of specialties including General Surgery, Gynecology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Neuro Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, Thoracic, and Robotics procedures
• Maintain competency in aseptic technique, sterilization/disinfection, sharps safety, and specimen handling
• Participate in Universal Protocol (time out) procedures for all cases
• May float to other Cook facilities within 50 miles of home facility, with notification as little as 2 hours before shift start
• Refusal to float may result in assignment cancellation
• RTO limited to 5 days maximum with no more than 2 consecutive days, no weekend RTO, and no holiday RTO (including day before or after a holiday)
• Returning resources must undergo full recredentialing and reattend orientation regardless of contract break length
• Lab work must be completed within 72 hours of accepting the assignment
• Local candidates accepted within 75 miles of the facility

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs