OR Surgical Technologist
Weston, FL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

OR Tech / Surgical Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Weston, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Specialty: Surgical Services
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching hospital
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts of 12 hours (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week for 3x12 shifts
• Floating: Required within scope to meet facility needs, including sister facilities
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Block scheduling not accommodated

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Surgical Technologist experience
• Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Licensure & Certifications

• Government-issued photo ID required on person during hours of service
• BLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross provider card or RQI acceptable)
• National certification verification required within 30 days of start
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) not specifically required for this role
• Other certifications (e.g., PALS, NRP, Chemo, EFM) not applicable unless specified by unit
• State license verification and primary source verification required within 30 days of start (as applicable)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting mandatory)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen required within 1 year of start (no medical marijuana accepted)
• Smoke-free facility: all travelers must be nicotine-free; negative nicotine (cotinine) drug screen required
• Physical exam within 6 months of start required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox)
• Seasonal influenza vaccination required during flu season (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
• COVID-19 vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required

Onboarding & Training

• Time-sensitive online training modules must be completed by due date prior to start (access provided after contract signing)
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; video content cannot be skipped
• HIPAA training and orientation safety manual acknowledgment required
• Pass/Fail testing (EKG/Medication) not required for this role (only for RN/LPN)
• Competency exams required as applicable to specialty

Additional Requirements

• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront with application; late requests likely denied
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years required for travel positions
• Employment application and skills checklist must be completed and updated annually
• Facility uses EPIC for charting
• Scrub color: Ceil Blue
• Free parking available in unrestricted spaces

Notes

• Candidates must prioritize completion of onboarding modules promptly once assigned
• Facility enforces strict smoke-free and drug-free policies
• Floating to other units or sister facilities may be required within scope of practice

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this OR Tech / Surgical Tech travel contract position in Florida.