Certified OR Surgical Technologist (CST) - Multi-Specialty
York, PA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Surgical Services - Travel/Contract

Location: York, Pennsylvania
Specialty: Surgical Services
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in multiple specialties including Orthopedics, Thoracic, Vascular, and Robotics.
• Certifications:

  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Trauma Experience: Level I Trauma experience required.
• EMR Experience: EPIC experience required.
• Travelers: First-time travelers are NOT accepted.
• Schedule:

  • 4x10-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
  • On-call: 4-6 calls within a 6-week matrix with a 30-minute response time
  • Weekends: 4-6 weekend shifts within a 6-week matrix (can be days, evenings, or nights)
  • Holidays as needed
• Floating: May float to sterile processing as needed.
• Response to Time Off (RTO): Maximum 7 days allowed.
• Blocked schedule: Not approved.
• Facility: Tobacco and fragrance-free environment.
• Patient Care: May care for COVID-19 patients.

Hiring Process

• Clinical screening to determine fit.
• Manager interview required.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
  • Pennsylvania FBI fingerprinting within 1 year of start (must be renewed every 5 years).
  • Pennsylvania State Police PATCH search within 1 year of start (must be finalized prior to start).
  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search within 5 years of start (results must be on file within 45 days of assignment start).
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT.
  • Immunizations and titers required for:

    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
    • Measles (Rubeola) – 2 doses vaccine or positive titer
    • Mumps – 2 doses vaccine or positive titer
    • Rubella – 2 doses vaccine or positive titer
    • Hepatitis B – positive titer or full vaccine series (3 doses) plus declination if applicable
    • Varicella – 2 doses vaccine or positive titer
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days of start; chest X-ray required if positive.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or valid medical/religious exemption required annually.
  • COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical/religious exemption/declination accepted.
  • Drug testing: Negative 9-panel within 1 year (Aya requirement only).
  • Respiratory safety clearance within 1 year, renewed annually.
• Certifications:

  • ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIH Stroke Certification as applicable.
  • State license verification and NURSYS verification for applicable roles.
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication test/pharmacology competency as applicable.
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam for RNs (pass/fail process applies).
• Facility Specific Documents:

  • Professional photo for badge.
  • Signed agreements including Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, Commitment to Health & Wellness, Non-Employee Affidavit, I9 Attestation, and Documentation Attestation.
  • Completion of required Learning Management System (LMS) modules and new hire orientation.
• References & History:

  • Two professional references within 3 years.
  • Most recent resume/application.
  • Annual skills checklist.
  • Performance evaluations completed onsite during assignment.

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be able to respond to on-call within 30 minutes.
• Floating to sterile processing may be required.
• Tobacco and fragrance-free facility.
• COVID-19 patient care possible.
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this role.

This position is ideal for experienced Certified Surgical Technologists with multi-specialty expertise, especially in robotics, vascular, and thoracic surgery, who are comfortable with a dynamic schedule including on-call, weekends, and holidays.