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 is in a sensitive unit requiring thorough review of all unit/job details.
• Experience Required: Minimum 4 years of Operating Room experience prior to travel. Must have experience in Neurology, Transplant, General Surgery, Gynecology (GYN), and Orthopedics.
• Service lines include Bariatrics, Urology, Neurology, ENT, Oral, Plastics, Transplant, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, GYN, and Orthopedics.
• Weekend shifts: Every other weekend.
• Call: Variable, to be discussed during interview.
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice and to outpatient areas as needed.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine clinical fit before final decision.
• Return to Office (RTO) maximum 7 days.
• Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week pushback due to orientation scheduling.
• Locals are accepted at the same rate.
• Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment).

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of Operating Room experience with required specialty areas as noted above.
• Appropriate state license for Surgical Tech or OR Tech as applicable.
• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start.
• Photo ID and valid Driver’s License/State ID required.
• Education verification of related degree or certification required (can be pending at start with proof of processing).
• Certifications (as applicable to specialty):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - if applicable
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - if applicable
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - if applicable
• Competency exams as required, including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency for relevant specialties.
• Color Blind Testing required.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date.
• Drug screening (10 panel) within 60 days of start date; instant drug screen acceptable.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months, with additional requirements if positive.
  • TB Questionnaire updated annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Flu vaccine or signed declination (strongly encouraged during flu season).
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination highly recommended.
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months.
• Verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof of processing).
• Two clinical references required.

Additional Information

• Floating assignments may include outpatient areas within the facility.
• Clinical screening and final approval by management required.
• Compliance with all health, background, and competency requirements is mandatory before start.
• Orientation hours are non-billable and vary by contract length.
• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted.

This position is ideal for experienced Operating Room Technicians or Surgical Technologists with a strong background in multiple surgical specialties seeking a travel contract opportunity in Atlanta, GA.