Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Redwood Falls, MN
Host Healthcare
3x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Location: Redwood Falls, Minnesota
Specialty: Surgical Services
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Certified OR Scrub Tech
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Certifications Required:

  • Certified Surgical Technologist (Certified ST)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts, 48 hours per pay period
• Start Date: ASAP, any Monday
• Start Times: Variable between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM
• Call & Holidays: Every 3rd weekend and holiday on call
• Call Response Time: 20 minutes

Required Experience

• Specialty Experience: At least 1 year as a Surgical Technologist
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications & Licensure

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Other certifications (if applicable) may include ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, but not specifically required for this role

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal Background Check within 1 year of start, including:

  • 7-year search
  • SS Trace
  • Counties
  • Sex offender registry
  • Nationwide check
  • Education verification (diploma acceptable in lieu of third-party verification)
  • International searches if candidate has lived/worked outside the US
• Minnesota DHS NetStudy Fingerprint Clearance required prior to start (no pending fingerprints allowed)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG excluded provider checks required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing (9 panel) within 1 year, not required annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccination (no religious declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per Minnesota state guidelines
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) proof via positive titer or 2 vaccines (time sensitive)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination, positive titer, or declination
  • Varicella proof via positive titer or 2 vaccines (time sensitive)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination (mask required if declined)

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references from recent employers within 2 years
• Skills checklist required for all clinical candidates
• Education verification required (third party, except for CNAs)
• Photo for badge with specific requirements (grey background, no selfies, JPG format)
• Dress code adherence (RRTs wear dove gray scrubs)
• Completion of facility-specific education modules during orientation (approx. 16 hours)
• Confidentiality agreement signed prior to start
• Badge return required on last day of assignment

Work Environment & Policies

• Facility follows strict COVID-19 policies including vaccination and exemption procedures
• Candidates must complete Minnesota DHS NetStudy Fingerprint Questionnaire immediately after signing contract
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 2 weeks of registration
• Candidates may need to travel to a livescan location for fingerprinting if not available locally

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech with at least 1 year of experience. The role requires BLS and CST certification, adherence to Minnesota state health and background check requirements, and the ability to work day shifts with call responsibilities every third weekend and holiday. Candidates must be prepared to complete fingerprinting and health screenings prior to starting.