Certified Surgical Technician
Chardon, OH
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Certified Surgical Technician (Travel)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day Shift: Monday to Friday, 4 shifts of 10 hours each (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• One late shift per week until 7:30 PM
• On-call requirements:

  • One weekday call per week from 5:50 PM to 7:00 AM (end of shift)
  • One 24-hour weekend call every 5 weeks (Saturday or Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM)
• Call response time: 30 minutes

Required Certifications & Credentials

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association only, required for clinical positions
• License/Certificate Verification – Permanent valid license required (temporary licenses not accepted)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – Positive titers within last 15 years; booster protocol applies if low titer
• Fit Test – Completed within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Hepatitis B – Proof of full series, partial series with declination, or positive titers within 15 years
• Varicella – Positive titers within last 15 years; booster protocol applies if low titer
• Tdap – Vaccination within last 10 years, no declinations accepted
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) – Negative test within last 6 months; annual requirement
• Influenza Vaccine – Required during flu season (October-March); declination requires mask and specific forms
• Physical/Health Statement – Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year, must state ability to work without restrictions
• Drug Screen – 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start; instant drug screens not accepted

Background & Verification Requirements

• Criminal Background Check – Within 6 months, including Social Security Trace, County searches, National Sex Offender check
• Ohio Fingerprints – Required for Ohio residents (BCI&I check and FBI fingerprint check if lived in Ohio less than 5 years)
• Education Verification – Highest level of education verified through third party; international equivalency required if applicable
• Employment Verification – Verification of employment within last 5 years through third party
• OIG Search – To be completed within 6 months prior to start
• SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC Screening – To be completed within 6 months prior to start
• UHS I-9 Attestation – Proof of eligibility to work required
• UHS Social Security Trace and NSO – If not included in background check, must be completed within specified timeframes

Testing & Competency

• UHS Competency Exam – Must score at least 80%, completed within 1 year prior to start
• UHS Core Competencies – Includes HIPAA, Joint Commission-NPSG, OSHA topics; 80% passing score required
• UHS Skills Checklist – Clinical skill-specific checklist completed within 1 year prior to start
• UHS Module Completion Certificate – Completion of required safety and compliance training modules prior to clearance; annual renewal

Additional Requirements

• Driver's License/State ID – Non-expired photo ID required
• UHS Badge Photo – Recent headshot required (shoulders up, plain background, JPEG format)
• Submission Packet – Resume, 2 professional references (within last 2 years), job application, and employment history form required

This position requires strict adherence to credentialing, background checks, and compliance with health and safety protocols. Candidates must be prepared for on-call duties and a demanding schedule with extended shifts.