OR Surgical Technologist – Neurosurgery
Spokane, WA
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Location: Spokane, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (4x10 hours), 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Must have experience in Neuro surgical services.
• Position may float between units, including outpatient surgical center.
• On-call required to meet department needs; can include weeknights or weekends.
• Weekend on-call required.
• Expected nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1.
• Proficient in scrubbing pediatric, ENT, and plastic surgery cases.
• 48-hour shifts are not approved.

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care
• Level II Trauma Center
• Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• Teaching Hospital

Required Qualifications

• Valid Certified Surgical Technologist license in Washington
• Certified Surgical Technologist with a minimum of 1 year of experience
• Recent Certified Surgical Technologist experience within the last year

Background & Screening Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• Must include SSN trace, death master index, nationwide and county checks, sex offender registry, education verification, and motor vehicle record if applicable.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated monthly.
• State-specific searches required for Washington and border states.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates.
• Fit mask testing required annually for travel candidates.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years (declination acceptable).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination acceptable).
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow masking policies.

Competencies & Training

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Competency exams required based on specialty.
• Color blind testing may be required on a unit basis.
• Epic charting system training required; candidates must complete Epic modules within a week of orientation.
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules required via LMS (Workramp).
• Floating policy acknowledgment required; candidate may be required to float to other facilities within reasonable distance.

Additional Information

• Parking is free.
• Charting system used: Epic.
• Scrub color: Not specifically required for this role.
• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required.
• On-call shifts may include weeknights and weekends.
• No block schedules required.

Summary

This travel contract position for a Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech requires neuro surgical experience and proficiency in pediatric, ENT, and plastic surgery cases. The role involves floating between units and on-call duties including weekends. Candidates must meet comprehensive background, health, and certification requirements, and complete mandatory training modules. The facility is a Level II Trauma and Pediatric Trauma Center with a teaching hospital environment.