Certified Surgical Technologist
Arlington, VA
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,466/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)
Overview
- Location: Arlington, Virginia
- Unit: Outpatient Pavilion
- Start: As listed in the posting
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Day shift, 4x10-hour shifts (6:30 to 17:00), 40 hours per week
Department Details
- Outpatient surgeries only. No inpatient care and no overnight stays.
- 6 rooms
- Case types: General, GYN, Breast/Plastics, Urology, Ortho (volume not yet determined), Podiatry
Required Qualifications
- Valid Certified Surgical Technologist license in Virginia
- Certified Surgical Technologist (2 years of experience)
- Certified Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
- BLS
- Experience working with General Surgery patients
- Experience working with Orthopedics patients
- Experience working with GYN patients
- Experience working with Plastics patients
- Experience working with Podiatry patients
- Experience working with Ophthalmology patients
- Experience working with Labor and Delivery patients
- Experience in a(n) Outpatient setting
- Experience with urology surgery
- Experience with endoscopic/laparoscopic surgery
Preferred
- Influenza vaccination documentation (the date given, clinic information, manufacturer, lot number, and vaccine expiration date). Documentation does not affect clearance.
Pre-Start Requirements
- Background and eligibility: Government-issued photo ID; E-Verify; 7-year criminal background check (updated annually); EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (within 30 days of start, then at each renewal); education verification
- Health: Pre-employment physical within 1 year of start, including an assessment of ability to meet the job's physical demands; negative 11-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; TB test (QuantiFERON or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start, plus annual TB questionnaire; measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella titers or vaccines; fit test within 12 months, with brand, model, and size on the form (the facility does not accept NIOSH approval numbers for model); seasonal flu vaccine required Oct 1 to Mar 31, with a cutoff of Oct 31 for working candidates. Medical or religious exemptions are reviewed case by case.
- Radiation: Attestation of Prior Radiation Exposure required for CVOR, CVOR Tech, OR/Surg Tech, and Operation Room (Adult and Peds) roles
- Training and competencies: Color blind test; Core Parts I, II, and III (updated annually); competency exam as applicable; electronic health record training (61 modules, 5 to 8 hours, must be completed before start); skills checklist as applicable; facility orientation, policies, and acknowledgements; two clinical references; work history verification (7 years)
- Badge: Agency badge and facility photo badge (passport-style photo with solid background); both must be worn at all times
Employer
PRIDE Health
60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Arlington, VA
As a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Arlington, VA here's what you should know:- Arlington, VA, has a higher cost of living compared to the national average.
- Wages are generally higher to match the increased cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 86°F to 89°F, while winter lows range from 24°F to 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Arlington, VA, and can be found with relative ease, especially in popular neighborhoods.
- Arlington is car-friendly, but it also offers a well-developed public transportation system, including buses and a subway system (Metro).
- Arlington is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include typical urban health concerns.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Arlington, VA.
- Arlington boasts a diverse dining scene, lively nightlife, theaters, live performance venues, and a variety of outdoor activities in its parks and trails, such as the popular Custis Trail.
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