Travel Surgical Technologist - $1,537 per week

TotalMed; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a position in Glendale, California. This role involves assisting the surgical team during operative procedures, maintaining aseptic technique, and fulfilling delegated duties within the care delivery plan. Candidates must have at least 2 years of acute care experience and hold relevant certifications (NBSTSA or NCCT). The position offers a tax-free stipend and is based on 12-hour shifts with 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent acute care experience required.
• Must hold NBSTSA Certification or NCCT Certification.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods without difficulty.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team during operative procedures.
• Maintain aseptic technique during surgery.
• Perform delegated duties consistent with the scope of practice.

Skills

Acute care experience

Certification: NBSTSA or NCCT

Interpersonal skills

BLS certification

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Job description

Job Summary

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a position in Glendale, California.

Key Details

• Specialty: Surgical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 40 hours per week (12‑hour shifts, days)
• Employment Type: Travel

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying sterile set‑up for operations and passing items to doctors and nurses as needed.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide assistance during surgical procedures performed in the department.
• Maintain aseptic technique: setting up required equipment and sterile supplies for assigned cases, pulling cases as needed, and breaking down cases at the end of the procedure.
• Be knowledgeable regarding instrumentation, equipment and supply needs for all types of surgical procedures.
• Perform delegated duties consistent with scope of practice and function within the overall plan of care delivery.
• Assist with moving and positioning of patient.
• Clean and bandage wounds.
• Confirm procedure with patient.
• Maintain supplies and medical equipment.
• Meet technical skills as outlined in checklist.

Qualifications & Physical Requirements

• Minimum 2 years recent acute care experience.
• Must hold NBSTSA Certification or NCCT Certification.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, stoop without difficulty.
• Can lift up to 20 pounds routinely, and up to 50 pounds when moving/lifting patients.
• Good stress coping and interpersonal skills with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Certifications: BLS, NBSTSA, 2 Years experience (additional certifications may be required before assignment).

Compensation

Pay package based on 12‑hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation); tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Operating Room Technician - OR Technologist - Travel