Operating Room Surgical Technologist
San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus

Job Opportunity: OR Tech / Surgical Tech

Location: San Francisco, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Specialty: Surgical Services
• Shift: 4 days per week, 8-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
• Schedule includes every other weekend
• No on-call required

Required Certifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with at least 1 year of recent experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or ARC only

Required Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and motor vehicle report if applicable
• FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter (or equivalent checks if FACIS III cannot be run)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks updated annually
• Sex Offender Search within 90 days of start
• Education verification of highest level achieved (not required if highest education is high school)
• Transcript/Diploma verification as needed
• State-specific Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List search if FACIS III cannot be run

Required Health Documents & Immunizations

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must indicate cleared for work)
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (or lifetime TDAP with booster within 10 years)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Immunity or vaccination proof for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30)

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 professional references within 3 years for clinical/allied/per diem acute care candidates
• Employment application with full 7 years of work history, no gaps
• Work history verification for up to 7 years, with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Unit-specific skills checklist, renewed annually (as applicable)
• Competency exams as applicable (medication test/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG, etc.)

Important Notes

• Candidates must review and sign various facility-specific documents prior to start, including standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and regulatory orientation.
• Religious exemptions for PAPR and certain vaccines are considered on a case-by-case basis and require specific documentation.
• Pending background check attestations are generally not accepted; conditional clearances require facility approval.
• Candidates with color vision deficiency must have an in-person exam documented by a licensed healthcare provider.
• Failed fit tests due to facial hair require shaving and retesting; other failures require PAPR training and documentation.

Summary

This is a travel contract position for an OR Tech / Surgical Tech in San Francisco, CA, requiring certification as a Surgical Technologist and BLS. The contract is approximately 13 weeks with a consistent weekday schedule and every other weekend. Extensive background checks, health screenings, immunizations, and documentation are required prior to start. Candidates must have a thorough work history and professional references. Compliance with facility policies and training is mandatory.