Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST) - Travel/Contract

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Certified OR Tech with strong proficiency in orthopedic, neurosurgery, and general surgical services. Experience in all three areas is required.

Schedule

• Shifts: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (11:00 AM – 11:00 PM)
• Rotating on-call with staff
• Weekend rotation with staff
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Certified Surgical Technologist license in Virginia
• Certified Surgical Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• OR Tech certification accepted: NBSTSA or NCCT
• Valid Driver’s License
• Strong experience in general surgery
• Strong experience in orthopedic surgery, including total joints
• Strong experience in neurosurgery

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Patient ages: Neonates, infants, adolescents, pediatrics, geriatrics
• Level I trauma OR with 25 OR suites, 24/7 nursing coverage
• Surgical specialties include general, orthopedics, neurosurgery, plastics, gynecology, oncology, robotic surgery, ENT, ophthalmology, pediatrics, sports medicine
• Special equipment: ROSA, Si and Xi daVinci robots, stealth, O-Arm, HIPEC

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID with address more than 100 miles from facility (radius rule applies)
• E-Verify or attestation required
• 7-year background check within 1 year of start (covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification of highest earned degree
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming freedom from communicable diseases
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Fit test within 1 year, updated annually (masks: 1860S, 1860, 1870+1804S)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Immunizations or positive titers required for: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• TB questionnaire required for all candidates
• Photo for badge (professional, plain background, no selfies or filters)
• Completion of facility-specific compliance and confidentiality agreements within 48 hours of signing
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required prior to start
• Skills checklist updated annually

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• No local candidates accepted due to radius restrictions
• Must include all scheduling requests with submission

This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity Level I trauma OR with advanced surgical technology and a diverse patient population. Strong surgical tech skills across multiple specialties and compliance with all licensing and documentation requirements are essential.