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

Job Opportunity: Certified Surgical Technician

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Work Schedule

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

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

Required Experience

• Specialty: Certified Surgical Technician
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience consistent with typical Certified Surgical Technician roles (usually 1+ years)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Required Certifications & Credentials

• BLS (American Heart Association) - Required
• Valid permanent professional license (no temporary licenses accepted)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - Positive titers within last 15 years or appropriate booster schedule
• Fit Test (specific respirator models) - Completed within 1 year prior to start
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination (agency form acceptable)
• Varicella - Positive titers within last 15 years or appropriate booster schedule
• Tdap vaccination within last 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Influenza vaccine (required October-March) or completion of specific declination and masking forms
• 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) test within last 6 months (annual requirement)
• Physical/Health Statement confirming ability to work without restrictions (completed within 1 year prior to start)
• Drug Screen (10-panel) within 60 days of start (no instant tests, lab report required)

Background & Verification Requirements

• U.S. work eligibility verification (I-9 Attestation)
• Ohio fingerprinting and criminal background checks (requirements vary based on length of Ohio residency)
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace and National Sex Offender check within 6 months prior to start
• Education verification through third-party (no attestations)
• Employment verification within last 5 years through third-party
• OIG, SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC exclusion checks within 6 months prior to start
• National Database Criminal Background Check for Ohio residents (FCRA-compliant)
• UHS Module Completion Certificate (Safety and Compliance Training) - renewal annually

Competency & Skills Testing

• UHS Competency Exam for relevant department (minimum 80% score, within 1 year prior to start)
• UHS Core Competencies (HIPAA, OSHA, Joint Commission topics) - minimum 80% score, within 1 year prior to start
• UHS Skills Checklist (clinical skill-specific, within 1 year prior to start)

Additional Requirements

• Resume including education and work history
• Two professional references within last 2 years
• Job application and employment history form specific to the hospital system
• Non-expired photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Badge photo (headshot, plain background, JPEG format)

Summary

This travel Certified Surgical Technician position in Cleveland, Ohio offers a 12-week contract with a structured day shift schedule plus on-call responsibilities. Candidates must meet comprehensive clinical, vaccination, licensing, background, and competency requirements prior to onboarding. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.