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Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech
San Francisco, California
Sutter Health CPMC Mission Bernal Campus

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Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Overview

Specialty: Surgical Services
Location: San Francisco, California
Employment type: Travel/Contract
Contract length: 13 weeks
Schedule: 5x8 variable shifts, with start times from 6:45 to 23:30
Weekends: Included in the schedule rotation
On-call: Required
Float scope: Occasional float to CPMC Davies and Van Ness campuses

Role Summary

Assists in preparing for and during surgery by performing routine and delegated duties according to department and hospital standards to support quality patient care.

Required Qualifications

Certified Surgical Technologist (2 years of experience)
Certified Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
CST or NBSTSA
BLS issued by American Heart Association
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Experience working with Neuro patients
Experience working with Spine patients
Experience working with Orthopedics patients
Experience with orthospine surgery
Experience with total joint surgery procedures
Experience with the da Vinci surgical robot

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of experience is ideal

Additional Notes

Strong in Neuro, Spine, and Ortho is emphasized for this opening.

About San Francisco, CA

As a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in San Francisco, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

San Francisco's cost of living is significantly higher than the national average, especially in terms of housing.
Wages are relatively high, but they may not fully match the increased cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs range from 60-70°F, while winter average lows range from 45-55°F.

Furnished Housing

Short-term rentals can be found, but they are in high demand and may be relatively expensive.
It's advisable to start the search early.

Transportation

San Francisco is not very car-friendly due to limited parking and heavy traffic.
However, the city has an extensive public transportation system, including buses, trams, and the famous cable cars.

Demographics

San Francisco is a diverse city with a wide range of ages.
Common health issues include respiratory problems due to the fog and air quality.
It has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

San Francisco offers a plethora of activities, including diverse restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, numerous sports events, and abundant outdoor opportunities such as hiking, beach activities, and exploring parks.

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