Certified Surgical Technologist – Neuro/Spine/Orthopedic
San Francisco, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

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

Location: San Francisco, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Evenings, 5 days a week (5x8), 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (40 hours/week)
On-Call: Required
Schedule: Includes weekends in rotation; occasional float to other campuses

Job Description

• Assist in preparing for and during surgery by performing routine and delegated duties according to department and hospital standards to ensure quality patient care.
• Must be strong in Neuro, Spine, and Orthopedic surgical services.
• Experience with Neuro, Spine, Orthopedics, and DaVinci surgical systems required.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or NBSTSA certification
• Minimum 1 year of Certified Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent educational attainment
• Experience in Neuro, Spine, Total Joint, and Orthopedic surgical services
• Experience with DaVinci surgical system

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC Sanctions List, and Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List checks required as applicable.
• Education verification required unless highest education is high school.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law).
• TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually; negative TB test or chest x-ray required.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including clearance for work.
• Fit test for approved masks within 1 year of start, renewed annually.
• Immunizations required: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years), Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (with titers or vaccines as applicable).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30).
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start, renewed annually.

Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS, PALS, NRP, CCRN, TNCC, EFM, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification, and others may be required depending on position specifics.
• State license verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start.
• Venipuncture/IV certification may be required depending on role.

Additional Requirements

• Must provide full 7 years of work history with no gaps, including city and state of employment.
• Two professional references required within 3 years for clinical and allied health positions.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be renewed annually.
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, overpayment refund policy, and regulatory orientation prior to start.
• Religious exemption forms available for facial hair (PAPR) and certain vaccine requirements; approvals handled on a case-by-case basis.

Notes

• Candidate may be required to float occasionally to other campuses.
• Onsite EKG exam required for ICU RNs at certain locations after start.
• Failed fit tests due to facial hair require shaving and retesting; other failures require PAPR training.
• Candidates with positive TB history must provide negative chest x-ray within 1 year of start.
• Candidates with medical or religious exemptions for immunizations must complete specific exemption forms; declinations are not accepted without proper documentation.

This position is ideal for experienced Certified Surgical Technologists with strong expertise in Neuro, Spine, Orthopedics, and DaVinci surgical systems seeking a travel contract in a California hospital setting with evening shifts and on-call responsibilities.