Certified Surgical Technologist
Cooperstown, NY
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,592/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Allied Health Professional (2 years)
- Certified Surgical Technologist, Surgical Technician or Surgical Technologist (2 years)
Description
Job Opportunity: Certified Surgical Technician
Location: Cooperstown, New York
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit Overview
- Operating Room (OR) with 12 suites
- Average daily case volume: 25–30 cases
- Primary case types: General Surgery and Orthopedics
- Additional service lines include Plastics, Neuro, Vascular, ENT, GYN, Urology, GI, Pain Management, Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular hybrid cases, and Podiatry
Call Expectations
- Average call frequency: 4–5 shifts per month
- Flexibility required to handle a wide variety of cases while on call
Equipment & Technology
- Extensive inventory across multiple specialties
- Comfort working with a broad range of OR equipment and devices is expected
Role Expectations for Certified Surgical Technicians
- Support multiple service lines as needed
- Maintain a strong foundational OR skill set to safely support a variety of case types
- May be required to take call
Required Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
- Current BLS certification
- Experience as a CVOR Technologist
- Experience in Vascular (VASC) and Vascular Technologist roles
- Experience in General Surgery and Plastics
Additional Information
- Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
- Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced OR environment with diverse surgical cases
- Flexibility and adaptability are essential due to the variety of service lines supported
This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic OR setting with a broad range of surgical specialties.
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Cooperstown, NY
As a travel nurse in Cooperstown, NY here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Cooperstown, NY is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary contributor.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 80°F, and winter lows can drop to about 15°F.
- Short term rentals can be found, but availability may vary depending on the season due to the town's popularity as a tourist destination.
- Cooperstown is more car-friendly, as public transportation options are limited.
- The population is relatively homogeneous, with a mix of older residents due to its retirement appeal.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and outdoor-related injuries.
- There is a small but active community of travel nurses.
- Cooperstown offers a variety of restaurants, especially known for local farm-to-table dining.
- It is also home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, several art galleries, and outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, and fishing.
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