Certified Operating Room Surgical Technologist
San Francisco, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Surgical Services - Travel/Contract

Location: San Francisco, California
Specialty: Surgical Services
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Focus on gender affirming surgery and microsurgeries including:

  • Breast reconstructive surgeries (e.g., DIEP flaps)
  • Head and neck reconstructive surgeries
  • Major flaps and micro hand surgeries
• Additional surgical areas include Plastics, ENT, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic, Urology Reconstructive surgery, Total joints
• Position: Certified Scrub Tech

Requirements

• Certifications:

  • NBSTSA certification required
  • BLS (AHA) certification required
• Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience required in the specialty
• Shift:

  • 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday
  • Shift hours: 8:45 AM to 5:15 PM
  • No call, no weekends

Background Checks & Compliance

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including:

  • Social Security trace with all aliases
  • County searches for last 7 years of locations lived/worked/schooled
  • Nationwide sex offender search
  • Education verification (not required if highest education is high school)
  • FACIS Level 3 search within 2 weeks of start, then monthly updates
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks updated annually
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• TB screening: Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Immunizations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-April)
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions or facial hair)
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start, renewed annually

Licenses & Certifications Verification

• State professional license verification required within 30 days of start
• National certification verification (e.g., Tech Cert) required within 30 days of start
• Additional certifications may be required depending on position (e.g., ACLS, PALS, CCRN, TNCC, NRP, CPI)
• Competency exams as applicable (medication test, dysrhythmia/EKG, etc.)

Documentation & Orientation

• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of business conduct
  • Code of conduct
  • Vendor training
  • Overpayment refund policy
  • Regulatory orientation for contracted workers
• TB questionnaire required within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps
• Work history verification required for up to 7 years, with explanations for gaps over 30 days

Additional Notes

• No explicit mention of prior travel experience required for this position
• Religious exemptions for certain requirements (e.g., vaccines, facial hair for fit testing) are considered on a case-by-case basis with required documentation
• No weekend or on-call shifts, consistent Monday-Friday schedule

This position is ideal for experienced Certified Scrub Techs with a strong background in microsurgeries and reconstructive surgical services seeking a travel contract in a major California city with a stable weekday schedule.