OR Surgical Technologist
Missoula, MT
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech

Location: Missoula, Montana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Surgical Services
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care / Level II Trauma
• Total Staffed Beds: 209
• Teaching Hospital
• Scrub Color: Any color for RN/Allied; scrubs provided in sterile units (OR/ICU/ER/COVID)
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No fee
• Float Policy: No floating between units required
• On-Call: Yes, every 8th weekend plus 2-3 weeknights per month
• Weekends: Required as per on-call schedule
• Block Schedules: Not required
• Expected Ratios: 1:1
• 48-hour shifts: Not approved

Required Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or NBSTSA certification required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist, with experience within the last year

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
• Other certifications as required by clinical track or specialty

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually
• Education Verification: Required for all candidates
• Drug Screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; instant tests not accepted
• Immunizations and Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent), updated annually
  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID vaccine or declination

Work Requirements

• Must complete required WorkRamp modules prior to start and annually thereafter, including:

  • Core regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules
  • Epic training modules (for SoCal and other specified regions)
• References: Minimum of 2 supervisor references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format

Additional Notes

• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required
• Candidates may be required to float to other facilities within a reasonable distance as per float policy acknowledgment
• On-call and weekend work is mandatory as scheduled
• Modules and certifications must be kept current and uploaded as required

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level II Trauma short-term acute care setting with a supportive team and access to advanced electronic charting systems. Candidates should be prepared for a dynamic schedule including on-call responsibilities and weekend shifts.