Travel On Call - Surgical Technologist
San Diego, CA
Voca Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days, On call

Surgical Technologist (Scrub Tech) – Operating Room (Travel)

Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts
Start Time: 6:30 AM
Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
On-Call Requirements: 12 hours on weekends and 20 hours on weekdays per 4-week period
Response Time: 30 minutes
Weekend Requirements: Two scheduled shifts every other weekend; weekend call is in addition to regularly scheduled weekend shifts
Cancellation Policy: Up to 1 shift per pay period may be canceled without pay

Certification: BLS for Healthcare Providers required; Scrub Tech certification preferred

Job Description

The Surgical Technologist provides patient care support and performs essential duties in the operating room. Candidates must have strong orthopedic, neurological, and robotic surgery experience and be able to anticipate surgeon needs, prepare instruments, and maintain patient safety throughout procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Scrub for surgical procedures and anticipate surgeon needs.
• Prepare instruments, supplies, and equipment according to physician preference cards.
• Demonstrate proficiency in orthopedic, neurological, and robotic surgery.
• Assist with dressings, cast application, and other procedural needs.
• Perform and verify surgical counts according to facility policies.
• Maintain accountability for instruments and complete surgical trays.
• Communicate count discrepancies and other concerns promptly.
• Update surgeon preference cards according to facility procedures.
• Follow patient safety standards, infection control practices, and operating room protocols.
• Maintain required licensing, certifications, and compliance training.
• Participate in teaching, process improvement, and cost-containment initiatives.
• Take call as scheduled and meet the 30-minute response-time requirement.

Required Skills

• Operating room procedures and surgical scrubbing
• Orthopedic surgery proficiency
• Neurosurgery proficiency
• Robotic surgery proficiency
• Physician preference card management
• Surgical counts and instrument tray accountability
• Patient safety and regulatory compliance
• Teaching and process improvement

Education & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a scrub person in a hospital setting.
• High school education preferred.
• Completion of an approved Operating Room Technician program or equivalent demonstrated technical skills preferred.
• Scrub Tech certification preferred.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers required.