OR Surgical Technologist
Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: OR Tech / Surgical Tech

Location: Santa Rosa, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced OR Tech / Surgical Tech for an acute care facility. The position requires floating and call duties as needed. Weekend shifts are scheduled per unit needs.

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Surgical Services (preferably 5 years)
• Prior travel experience not required (First Time Traveler: No)

Licensure

• California state license preferred
• Pending license accepted

Certifications (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) (if applicable)

Note: Certification requirements depend on the specific clinical track and unit.

Job Duties & Requirements

• Call and float responsibilities required
• Must adhere to Return to Work (RTO) restrictions: no more than 7 days off
• Scrub attire or business casual dress code
• Daily census approximately 25 patients with 8 rooms

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Comprehensive background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated monthly
• Education verification required for all candidates
• State-specific searches as applicable (e.g., Washington, Oregon)

Health & Immunizations

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test (annual, travel only)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
• Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
• COVID vaccine or declination

References & Employment History

• Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors) with month/year format

Competency Exams

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Specialty-specific competency exams (e.g., EFM training for L&D RNs)

Training & Modules

• Completion of required WorkRamp modules prior to start, including:

  • Annual regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules (ER, L&D, Leadership roles, etc.)
  • Regional and facility-specific modules as assigned
• Epic access training modules required for certain regions and roles

Additional Notes

• Float policy acknowledgment required; may be asked to float to other nearby facilities
• Background and health documentation must be current and compliant with facility and state regulations
• All certifications and licenses must be verified and up to date

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist
• Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel assignment as a Surgical Technologist

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic acute care environment with a reputable healthcare system in California. Candidates should be prepared for a fast-paced setting with varied responsibilities including float and call duties.