Travel Surgical Technologist
Torrance, California
Torrance Memorial Medical Center

Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Specialty: Surgical Services Location: Torrance, California Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Shift: Day shift, 5x8 hours (6:45 to 15:15), 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
• Weekend/On Call: Required. 2 standby call or weekend shifts on a 6-week schedule, plus 2 to 3 weeknight standby calls

Caseload

• Ortho, Neuro, Spine, Plastics, Burns, and General cases

Requirements

• Certified Surgical Technologist with 2 years of experience, including Certified Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
• Diploma from a surgical technology program
• BLS issued by American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or RQI
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of acute facility experience

Background and Screening

• Standard background check within a year of start, updated annually. Includes SSN trace, county searches for the last 7 years of locations lived, worked, or in school, nationwide search, and sex offender search. International searches are not required.
• Any background hit will not be approved and will result in cancellation.
• Education verification required. A copy of the diploma or transcript may be used as a placeholder while verification is pending.
• OIG/HHS and EPLS/GSA/SAM searches within 30 days of start, then monthly.
• California Medi-Cal search within 30 days of start, then monthly.
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, updated annually. Marijuana/THC is not included in the panel.

Health and Immunizations

• Influenza: Flu vaccine required for clearance. Declinations are not accepted. Medical or religious exemptions may be requested but are not guaranteed, and candidates may be required to get the vaccine if denied. Exemptions are not accepted for per diem.
• TB: PPD, Q-Gold, or T-Spot within 12 months prior to start. A past positive PPD requires a negative chest X-ray dated after the positive result and within 5 years of start, plus an annual TB questionnaire.
• Immunity titers or vaccines: Measles (Rubeola), mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B. Each may be satisfied by an immune titer, vaccine series, or signed declination, where applicable.
• Tdap: Vaccine or declination required.
• COVID: Vaccine or facility declination form required.
• Respirator fit test: Required within a year of start for onsite candidates, using approved N95 masks. Documentation must include clinic letterhead or stamp with contact information.

Documentation and Onboarding

• Current resume or application covering all cities and states lived or worked in for the past 7 years. Gaps of 30 or more days must be explained, and gaps in employment must include city and state.
• Complete facility orientation modules and the safety and disaster preparedness quiz before start.
• Review and sign the facility unit job description, along with the required policies and acknowledgments, before start.