Neurosurgery OR Surgical Technologist
Fargo, ND
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Surgical Tech - North Dakota

Job Overview

• Location: Fargo, ND
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Evenings (typically 1 pm to 9 pm)
• Hours: 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week
• Call: 1 to 2 days per week and every 3 to 4 weekends; may need to stay late as cases run over (this is an extension of the regular shift, not call back)
• Facility has 25 OR suites with an average of 75 to 100 cases per day

Job Duties

• Assist surgeons and healthcare team members in providing effective surgical care in the operating room
• Primary focus on neurosurgery cases, with additional assistance in orthopedics, ENT, plastics, general surgery, and some trauma cases
• Perform surgical and OR duties according to established policies and procedures

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid Surgical Technician license in North Dakota
• Minimum 2 years of Surgical Technician experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in an acute care setting
• Strong neuro surgical tech skills required
• Experience working in a large hospital with level 1 trauma designation
• Experience in a busy acute care facility with more than 15 OR suites (facility has 25)
• Robotics experience
• Experience with at least one of the following orthopedic systems: Zimmer, Depuy, Biomet, or Stryker total replacements

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Must be on the North Dakota Board of Nursing Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) Registry at least one week prior to start (proof of initiation of application process required within 3 business days of offer acceptance)

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Candidates living within 60 miles of the facility are not eligible for travel assignments
• Candidates living 60 to 80 miles away may be considered with adjusted local travel rate
• Must note in submission if previously worked for this facility; if so, last end date must be at least 6 months prior to submission
• All clinicians must badge in and out at the facility
• Scrub color provided: Ceil Blue

This position is ideal for surgical techs with strong neuro skills and experience in a high-volume, level 1 trauma hospital setting who are comfortable working evenings with occasional extended hours.