OR Tech / Surgical Tech

Job Overview

Title : OR Tech / Surgical Technologist (CST)

Department : OR Surgical Services

Type : Travel Contract 13 Weeks

Schedule : Day Shift 3x12 (07 : 00 19 : 00); variable start times (7 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM)

Start Date : 12 / 29 / 2025

Job Description Summary :

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for preparing the operating room, maintaining aseptic technique, and supporting surgeons during diverse and complex procedures. This role requires strong clinical competency in trauma, orthopedic, neuro, vascular, and general surgery cases, with experience in a Trauma Level I environment. Candidate must meet the minimum 3 years required experience (5 years preferred) and hold CST certification.

Responsibilities :

Prepare OR suites, instrumentation, and surgical supplies for scheduled and emergency procedures.

Maintain strict aseptic technique, infection control standards, and safety protocols (laser, radiation, sharps).

Assist surgeons during procedures across multiple specialties including Neuro, Ortho, Vascular, Trauma, Plastics, GYN, ENT, Urology, General Surgery, Robotics, and Thoracic.

Support required case types : outpatient, community hospital, orthopedic, neuro, and vascular.

Participate in on-call rotation : 1 weeknight per week and every 2nd / 3rd weekend (0700 0700, 20-minute response time) .

Cover one night shift during the contract if needed.

Follow Universal Protocol / Time-Out, manage case carts, and ensure proper sterilization / disinfection processes.

Function efficiently in a high-acuity Trauma Level I setting and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Requirements :

Minimum 3 years Surgical Tech experience ( 5 years preferred ).

Trauma Level I experience required .

Community hospital experience preferred.

Travel experience required .

Weekend coverage required (3 per schedule).

Must declare all RTO at submission; pending license not accepted.

Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks.

Locals not accepted.

Qualifications Education :

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience :

3 5 years recent hospital OR experience with exposure to :

Trauma Level I

Neuro, Ortho, Vascular, General Surgery

Outpatient & community hospital OR

Complex trauma cases (GSW / stab wounds, MVAs, amputations)

Experience with robotics (Da Vinci Xi) and endoscopic procedures preferred.

License :

CST (NBSTSA) Required

BLS Required

Skills :

Aseptic Technique, Isolation Precautions, Universal Protocol, Sterilization / Disinfection, Radiation Safety, Laser Safety, Sharps Safety, Suture Removal, Airway Management

• , Case Cart Handling, Crash Cart, Fiber Optic Systems.

Specialty Case Competencies :

Vascular : AAA repair

Neuro : ALIF, cervical / lumbar fusion, laminectomy / discectomy, craniotomy

Ortho : Arthroscopy, fracture repair, total hip / knee replacement, spinal fusion

General Surgery : Appendectomy, cholecystectomy, Whipple, hernia repairs, colon resections

Trauma : GSW, stab wounds, amputations, MVAs

GYN : Hysterectomies, D&C, laparoscopic procedures, C-sections

Robotics : Da Vinci Xi

ENT, Plastics, Urology, Cardiovascular, Thoracic, Transplant, Endoscopy procedures as listed in full skills profile.

ATD Technology, LLC is a certified minority woman owned business that creates opportunities to match qualified individuals with client programs while meeting all parties' financial and technical goals. ATD is a full service provider with offerings in Contract, Permanent and Temp-to-Perm staffing solutions. We serve Fortune 1000, mid cap and small cap companies in the Commercial, Public and Government sectors.