Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

Newsandtribune; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; 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 in La Jolla, CA seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for immediate travel assignment. You will work in fast-paced operating rooms, assisting surgeons and preparing sterile fields.

Comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and support from a Joint Commission-certified agency are offered. Requirements include 1+ year CST experience, NBSTSA certification recommended, valid CST license/registration as required by CA, and BLS from AHA.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of CST experience in a surgical setting.
• NBSTSA certification is highly recommended.
• Valid CST license or registration as required by CA state.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon during procedures and manage sterile instruments.
• Prepare operating room, transfer patients, and maintain aseptic technique.
• Manage surgical supply inventory and place orders as needed.

Skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Communication

Education

NBSTSA certification

BLS certification

CA CST license/registration

Job description

American Traveler has an immediate opening for a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) job in La Jolla, California. travelers who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. You'll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned us high ratings from travelers nationwide -- and the security that comes from working with an established, Joint Commission-certified agency.

More about traveling in California:A California travel assignment offers a full range of options: gorgeous beaches to the south, wine country, and snow-capped mountains to the north. Whatever your best life looks like, you can live it in a CA assignment.

Job ID: P-761449

Requirements

• 1+ year of recent experience in this setting
• National Certification, certification by the NBSTSA highly recommended
• Valid Surgical Technologist license or registration if required by this state
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Professional References
• Additional job specific requirements will be provided by your Recruiter

Responsibilities

CSTs form an important part of the surgical care team. They are responsible for patient transfers to and from the OR, situating patients on the operating table, prepping them for surgery, and assisting the physician during surgery. Additionally, surgical techs are trained in aseptic technique and are tasked with cleaning and sterilizing the OR and surgical instruments. Some operating room technicians may even manage the surgical supply inventory and place orders to ensure that surgeons have all the necessary tools and materials. CSTs can choose to specialize in particular case types and can select their clinical setting, as they are readily employable in acute care hospitals and outpatient surgery centers.

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-761449

Open Positions: 1