Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Atlanta, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Surgical Services (Travel/Contract)

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Summary

• Specialty: Surgical Services
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Facility: Sensitive Unit with multiple surgical service lines including Bariatrics, Urology, Neurology, ENT, Oral, Plastics, Transplant, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, GYN, and Orthopedics
• Weekend Schedule: Friday through Sunday block
• Call: Variable (to be discussed during interview)
• Floating: Within facility and outpatient as needed

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room experience prior to travel
• Must have experience in Neurology, Transplant, General Surgery, GYN, and Orthopedics
• Unit accepts first-time travelers (no prior travel experience required)

Orientation & Compliance

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance push start date by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Maximum 7 days of Return to Orientation (RTO) allowed
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation Hours depends on contract length (e.g., 16 weeks = 16 hours)

Certifications & Licenses (as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - if applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - if applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - online course required within a few months of hire
• State License verification (must be licensed in Georgia)
• Allied Annual License Verification (if applicable)
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)

Required Health Documents & Screenings

• Physical Exam (within 1 year of start)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 12 months (two negative TB tests required for privileging specialties)
• TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles): 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Mumps: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B Series, Surface Antibody Titer, or Signed Declination (declination form required if titer negative)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (highly recommended, declination form available for privileging specialties)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions)
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination or Declination (required for 2025-26 season)

Competency Exams & Testing

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs and LVNs)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam (required for Nursing and Allied)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for specific units such as Telemetry, ICU, ER, etc.)

Additional Notes

• Holidays: No holiday Return to Orientation (RTO) approved during blackout dates (11/23-11/29, 12/21-1/3)
• Clinical screening required to determine fit before final manager decision
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy

References & Verification

• Two clinical references required (Aya requirement, not client)
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof of processing)

This position offers a diverse surgical experience in a high-acuity setting with multiple specialties and requires strong OR experience and compliance with facility-specific credentialing and health requirements.