Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

American Traveler; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay & bonuses

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll

Free online CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel & licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem & subsidy

Traveler rewards & discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, a Joint Commission-certified agency, has an immediate opening for a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) in Wheeling, West Virginia. This travel assignment offers competitive pay and a robust benefits package with employer-supported housing options and licensure reimbursements.

As a CST you will support the surgical team with patient transfers, prepping, scrub, and aseptic technique, while ensuring instrument sterilization and OR readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent CST experience
• National NBSTSA certification recommended
• Valid CST license/registration as required by state
• BLS certification from American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient transfers and position patients for surgery
• Prepare patients and assist the surgeon during procedures
• Maintain aseptic technique and sterilize OR equipment
• Clean and sterilize instruments and manage OR inventories
• Support specialization in specific case types and settings

Skills

1+ year experience in surgical setting

NBSTSA certification recommended

BLS certification (AHA)

Professional references

Education

Surgical Technologist license or registration (state requirement)

Job description

American Traveler has an immediate opening for a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) job in Wheeling, West Virginia. 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 West Virginia:West Virginia travel assignments offer a variety of career choices and settings. Whether you find yourself in a rural setting or a bustling college town, keep a camera handy, you'll want to capture every stunning WV view!

Job ID: P-784266

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-784266

Open Positions: 1