Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Mission Hills, CA
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs, Days

Travel Operating Room (OR) Technician – Job Description

Location: Mission Hills, CA
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Day Shift)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Weekly compensation upto $1.925 for Day (3x12 Hours) 7:00 19:00
Experience Required: 5 Years (Minimum 2 Years Required)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Operating Room (OR) Technician to join an acute care, Magnet-designated hospital in Mission Hills, California. The ideal candidate will have strong experience supporting a wide range of surgical procedures, including vascular, orthopedic, neurological, general, gynecological, urological, and robotic surgeries.

Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, equipment preparation, and maintaining a safe and efficient operating room environment.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Schedule: Day Shift
• Contract: 13 Weeks
• Weekend Requirement: One weekend shift every four weeks
• On-Call: Not Required
• Floating: Not Required; no floating between like units
• Start Date: ASAP

Candidate Requirements

• 5 years of OR experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience is a hard requirement.
• Candidates with 2–4 years of experience may be considered for screening.
• Previous travel experience is not required.
• Local candidates are accepted.
• Must have current BLS certification.
• Must have NBSTSA or NCCT certification.
• All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed at the time of submission.

Required Certifications

• BLS
• NBSTSA or NCCT

Clinical Skills & Surgical Experience

Candidates should have experience with a broad range of surgical specialties and procedures.

Vascular Surgery

• Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
• Aortobifemoral bypass
• Arteriovenous fistula repair
• Atherectomy
• Carotid endarterectomy
• Carotid angioplasty and stenting
• Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
• Femoral popliteal bypass graft
• Renal artery bypass
• TEVAR
• Vein stripping

Gynecology

• Abdominal hysterectomy
• Anterior/posterior repair
• Bilateral tubal ligation
• Cervical cerclage
• Dilation and curettage (D&C)
• Laparoscopic gynecological procedures

Plastic Surgery

• Abdominoplasty
• Breast augmentation
• Fat grafting
• Mastectomy with TRAM flap reconstruction

Podiatry

• Ankle fusion
• Bunionectomy
• Hallux valgus arthroplasty/arthrodesis
• Metatarsal surgery

Neurosurgery

• Anterior cervical fusion
• Cervical and lumbar fusion
• Craniotomy
• VP shunt insertion
• Laminectomy/discectomy

Orthopedic Surgery

• ACL reconstruction
• Arthroscopy
• Carpal tunnel release
• Open and closed fracture reduction
• Spinal fusion
• Total hip replacement
• Total knee replacement

General Surgery

• Appendectomy
• Cholecystectomy
• Open and laparoscopic colon resection
• Inguinal and umbilical hernia repair
• Laparoscopic procedures
• Liver resection
• Mastectomy
• Partial and total thyroidectomy
• Whipple procedure

Urology

• Cystectomy
• Cystoscopy
• Laparoscopic procedures
• Lithotripsy and ESWL
• Nephrectomy
• Prostatectomy
• Radical lymph node dissection
• TURP
• Ureteroscopy

ENT

• Direct laryngoscopy
• Endoscopic sinus procedures
• Mastoidectomy
• Tympanoplasty
• Stapedectomy
• Radical neck dissection
• Tracheostomy

Ophthalmology

• Eye trauma procedures
• Emergency eye management

Bariatric Surgery

• Laparoscopic bariatric procedures

Thoracic Surgery

• Lung resection via thoracotomy
• VATS procedures
• Laparoscopic thoracic procedures

Equipment & Technical Competencies

• Da Vinci Xi Surgical System
• Colorectal, gastrointestinal, and gynecological robotic surgery
• Care of scopes and fiber-optic equipment
• Case cart preparation
• Cell saver
• Crash cart
• Surgical drills
• Electrosurgical units
• Fiber-optic light sources and cords

Professional Knowledge & Skills

• Aseptic and sterile technique
• Laser safety
• Radiation safety
• Sharps safety
• Specimen handling and labeling
• Universal Protocol and surgical time-out procedures
• Surgical instrumentation and equipment management
• Emergency and fire safety procedures
• General OR and trauma experience

Facility Highlights

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Magnet Designation: Yes
• Total Staffed Beds: 377
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Any color accepted
• L&D and OR Scrubs: Provided by the facility
• Parking: Free parking available

Important Submission Notes

• Minimum 2 years of OR experience is mandatory.
• 5 years of experience is preferred.
• Candidates with 2–4 years may be considered for screening.
• BLS and NBSTSA or NCCT certification required.
• Local candidates are welcome.
• All RTO requests must be disclosed at the time of submission.
• No on-call requirement.
• No floating requirement.
• One weekend shift every four weeks.

Job Reference: #AlliedTech1