Travel Contract

Operating Room Surgical Technologist & First Assistant
San Antonio, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

$1,496/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Setting
    Hospital

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,496/week

Description

Job Opportunity: CST/ORT - Travel Position in San Antonio, Texas

Location

  • City: San Antonio, TX
  • Unit: Main OR, 2nd Floor, ACC Building
  • Facility Type: Hospital Operating Room

Employment Type

  • Travel assignment

Unit Information

  • Number of Beds: 8
  • Staffed ORs: 46 staff members
  • Shifts and Staff Roles:
    • Day Shift: Manager, CNC/boardrunner, OR Circulators, CST/FA, Unit Secretary, Surgical Services Tech, Anesthesia Techs
    • Evening Shift: CNC, OR Circulator, CST/FA, Anesthesia Tech, Surgical Services Tech
    • Night Shift: On-call only (RN, CST/FA, Anesthesia Tech)
  • Patient Ratios: 1:1
  • Equipment: All surgical service lines excluding transplant surgery
  • EMR System: Meditech

Required Skills

  • Must have:
    • OR Circulator
    • CST/FA (Certified Surgical Technologist/First Assistant)
  • Preferred:
    • Minimum 1 year OR experience
    • Robotic surgery skill set

Typical Procedures

  • Cardiovascular (CV)
  • Urology
  • General Surgery
  • Gynecology (GYN)
  • Orthopedics (Ortho)
  • Vascular
  • Robotics
  • Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT)
  • Minimal Neurosurgery

Work Environment & Culture

  • Positive outlook and alignment with a culture of safety is important
  • Dress Code: Ceil Blue scrubs provided
  • Unit follows Methodist Healthcare System policies and procedures

Scheduling

  • Minimal weekly on-call from 3 PM to 11 PM
  • Rotating weekend call

Contract Length

  • 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)

This position is ideal for CST/ORT professionals with OR circulator and first assistant experience looking for a travel opportunity in a well-staffed, multi-specialty operating room environment.

Employer

GHR Healthcare - PH Division

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About San Antonio, TX

As a Travel Surgical Technologist in San Antonio, TX here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in San Antonio is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
Weather
  • The average high in summer is around 95°F, while the average low in winter is around 40°F, offering a mix of hot summers and mild winters.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in San Antonio, with a variety of choices available for travel nurses.
Transportation
  • San Antonio is relatively car-friendly, with a well-connected road network.
  • Public transportation options include buses and a streetcar system, providing convenient travel within the city.
Demographics
  • San Antonio is a diverse city with a wide range of demographics.
  • It has a relatively young population, and common health issues may include allergies due to the climate.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses in the area, creating a supportive community.
Things to Do
  • San Antonio offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a rich cultural heritage with art and music events, and a strong focus on sports and outdoor activities.
  • The River Walk, the Alamo, and the Tower of the Americas are popular attractions for both locals and visitors.
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