Certified Surgical Technologist
Sauk Centre, MN
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Surgical Technologist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Sauk Centre, Minnesota
Specialty: Surgical Services
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Full-time position, 64 hours every two weeks
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (4x8 hour shifts)
• Rotating call: 1-3 nights per week on call, including rotating holidays and weekends (every 3rd weekend call)
• Respond to on-call situations within 30 minutes
• Assist surgical team before, during, and after surgery
• Prepare operating rooms for various surgeries and procedures
• Track inventory of surgical materials and tools to ensure patient safety
• Collaborate closely with physicians, CRNAs, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program
• Surgical Technologist Certification required
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider card required
• Must be able to respond within 30 minutes to on-call situations

Required Experience

• Specialty: Surgical Services
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated, assume minimum based on certification and program completion (typically 1+ years)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications & Compliance Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certification required
• Background checks including:

  • Criminal background check (7-year search, SS trace, counties, sex offender, nationwide)
  • GSA/SAM and OIG excluded provider checks
  • Education verification (third party or diploma acceptable)
• Minnesota DHS Net Study Fingerprint clearance required prior to start (no starts with fingerprints pending)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95 options: Halyard Fluid Shield or 3M 1860)
• Tdap vaccination required (no religious declinations accepted)
• TB screening per Minnesota state guidelines (2-step PPD or equivalent)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or titer proof required
• Hepatitis B vaccination, positive titer, or declination required
• Varicella vaccination or titer proof required
• Drug testing within 1 year of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (10/1-3/31)

Additional Requirements

• Must complete Minnesota DHS Net Study Questionnaire immediately after signing contract
• Must complete facility-specific education modules (approx. 16 hours) during orientation
• Dress code adherence required (scrubs as specified)
• Candidates must leave/return badges to manager on last day of assignment
• Confidentiality agreement must be signed prior to start

Work Environment & Other Notes

• Work closely with a multidisciplinary surgical team
• Rotating call and holiday coverage required
• Must be able to respond quickly to on-call situations
• Facility follows state and federal compliance and vaccination requirements strictly

This position is ideal for a certified Surgical Technologist seeking a travel contract in Minnesota with a structured schedule and collaborative surgical environment.