Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Eureka, CA
Catalytic Solutions
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Surgical Services - Travel/Contract

Location: Eureka, California
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Beds: 150 staffed beds

Job Details

• Specialty: Surgical Services
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Daily Average Case Volume: 30 cases per day
• Patient Population Preference: Pediatrics (minimal), Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• On-call Requirement: Yes (1 weekend per month & 1-2 shifts per week)
• Floating: Required between like units
• Block Schedule: Possible, at manager discretion
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: No
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• CA State License
• NCCT or CST (Certified Surgical Technologist)

Additional certifications may be required based on unit or specialty, including but not limited to:

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Chemotherapy Certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) Certification (if applicable)

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Scrub color provided for OR/Cath Lab staff
• Charting system: Epic
• Free parking on first day; assignment parking provided during orientation

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks & Verifications

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification required for all candidates
• State-specific searches as applicable (e.g., Washington state patrol, OBRA registry for CNAs)
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering relevant experience
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent), updated annually
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • TB (negative test or chest x-ray)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella (Chickenpox) - 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine (required during flu season, declination accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination (required if onsite)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance for respirator use (travel only, annual)

Training & Competency

• Completion of required WorkRamp modules prior to start, including:

  • Core modules by profession and region
  • Specialty-specific modules (e.g., OR, ER, L&D)
  • Annual regulatory requirements
• Competency exams as applicable (medication, pharmacology, EFM, etc.)
• Epic training modules required and must be completed within orientation week

Additional Notes

• Floating policy acknowledgment required; may float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance
• Facility provides scrub colors for various roles (e.g., RN: royal blue/navy; RRT: forest green)
• Free parking on first day, with assigned parking after orientation
• Pending licenses are not accepted; all licenses must be current and valid at time of submission
• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions must be included at time of submission

This position is ideal for surgical services professionals who are flexible with scheduling, able to float between units, and meet the comprehensive certification and compliance requirements of a busy acute care hospital setting.