Job Description

American Traveler is offering a rewarding Surgical Tech Travel Surgical Technician (OR Tech) contract position in Oceanside California . Shift: Days 10 Job Length: 13 weeks -- OR Techs who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. You\'ll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned up high ratings from travelers nationwide -- and the security that comes from working with an established Joint-Commission-certified agency.

More about traveling in California: California travel nursing jobs have it all -- gorgeous beaches to the south, wine country, and wintery snow-capped mountains to the north. Cities such as L.A., San Francisco and Hollywood are popular stops for California nursing job enthusiasts in search of fabulous dining, arts, celebrity nightlife and the wild side of Sunset Strip. The jet set enclaves of Beverly Hills, Laguna and Malibu rule the society pages with upscale shopping, trendy eateries, and eclectic boutiques. Even if you want to live like a celebrity, it\'s all affordable with California travel nurse job high pay and benefits from American Traveler.

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 such as cardiovascular, orthopedic, or neurological surgeries and can select their clinical setting, as they are employable in acute care hospitals and outpatient surgery centers.

Qualifications

• Valid BLS through the American Heart Association
• Specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required for specific positions
• Proof of right to work in the United States
• Experience as a CST in the OR
• National Certification, preferably through the NBSTSA

Experience Requirements 12 months of occupational experience

Travel Nursing

American Traveler