Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Atlanta, GA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: OR Tech / Surgical Tech

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Description

• Position in a sensitive unit requiring review of all unit/job details before applying.
• Must have 4 years of Operating Room experience prior to travel.
• Required experience includes Neurology, Transplant, General Surgery, GYN, and Orthopedics.
• Service lines include Bariatrics, Urology, Neurology, ENT, Oral, Plastics, Transplant, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, GYN, and Orthopedics.
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend.
• Call: Variable, to be discussed during interview.
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice and to outpatient as needed.
• First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required).
• No holiday time off approved during blackout dates (11/23-11/29, 12/21-1/3).
• Maximum request time off (RTO) allowed: 7 days.
• Full compliance with orientation and credentialing required to start on time; delays may push start date by 2 weeks.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 4 years of Operating Room experience with required specialty areas (Neurology, Transplant, General Surgery, GYN, Orthopedics).
• License: Must hold a valid license appropriate for Surgical Tech in Georgia.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on specialty area.
  • Other certifications (PALS, NRP, EFM) may be required based on unit specifics; verify with clinical lead.
• Competencies:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required.
  • Color Blind Testing required.
  • Other competency exams may be required depending on specialty and unit.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start, including education verification.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (additional testing for privileging specialties).
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination.
  • Flu vaccination or declination during flu season.
  • Tdap recommended but not required.
• Annual updates required for some documents (e.g., background check, TB questionnaire, Nursys verification).
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually.
• Work history verification required (can be pending at start with proof it is in process).
• Two clinical references required.

Additional Notes

• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine fit before final approval.
• Locals accepted at the same rate.
• Orientation hours vary based on contract length.
• Dress and professional appearance policies must be reviewed and followed.
• Code of conduct must be reviewed and signed prior to start.

This position is ideal for experienced Surgical Techs with a strong background in multiple surgical specialties and who are comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-specialty operating room environment.