Neurosurgery Surgical Technologist
Jacksonville, FL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Neurosurgery Surgical Technologist

Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Specialty: Certified Surgical Technician (Neurosurgery)

Job Description

• Assist in neurosurgery cases involving both spine and brain procedures.
• Experience with equipment such as Stealth and O-arm required.
• Support complex neurosurgical procedures including:

  • Transsphenoidal pituitary surgery
  • Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT)
  • GammaTile brachytherapy implantation
  • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
  • Other complex cranial surgeries
• Work schedule: 40 hours per week.
• On-call requirements: 8 calls per month.
• Weekend and holiday call coverage as required.

Required Qualifications

• Surgical Technician with a minimum of 2 years of experience, including at least 2 years in neurosurgery.
• Surgical Technician experience within the last year.
• Neurosurgery experience must include both spine and brain procedures.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) or equivalent credentials such as NBSTSA, TS-C, or NCCT.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks.

Required Credentials & Compliance

• Current Surgical Technologist license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• BLS certification (AHA).
• Professional resume/profile and at least two professional references.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, and National Sex Offender Registry.
• Core competencies completion (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.) with minimum passing score.
• Completion of Surgical Technologist onboarding education attestation modules prior to clearance.
• Health and immunization requirements including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer, no declinations)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine during flu season or mask requirement
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations)
  • Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations)
  • Tuberculosis screening (2-step PPD or IGRA, chest X-ray if positive)
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred before start)
  • Health statement or physical exam updated annually
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Driver’s license or state ID matching address requirements.
• Employment and education verifications within 90 days of start, updated annually or after breaks in service.
• Skills checklist for specialty completed within one year and updated annually.
• Badge photo (headshot with white or blue background, no alterations).

Additional Information

• Weekend, holiday, and on-call coverage required as part of the role.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

This position is ideal for a Certified Surgical Technologist with neurosurgery experience seeking a complex, high-acuity surgical environment on a 13-week contract.