OR Surgical Technologist
San Francisco, California
Sutter Health CPMC Mission Bernal Campus

Job Opportunity: Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Location

• San Francisco, California

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Specialty

• Surgical Services

Job Description

• Assist in preparing for and during surgery by performing routine and delegated duties according to department and hospital standards to ensure quality patient care.
• Strong skills required in Neuro, Spine, and Orthopedic surgical cases.
• Experience with Neuro, Spine, Orthopedics, and DaVinci surgical systems is required.
• Occasional float to other campuses may be required.
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM), including weekends in rotation.
• On-call duties required.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or NBSTSA certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of Certified Surgical Technologist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and motor vehicle report if applicable.
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter.
• EPLS, GSA, SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC sanctions list, Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List searches required as applicable.
• Education verification required unless highest education is high school.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to California law).
• Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps; employment verification required for up to 7 years.
• References: 2 professional references required within 3 years for clinical positions.

Certifications and Competencies

• BLS (AHA or ARC).
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, CCRN, TNCC, EFM, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification, and other certifications as applicable by position (verify with recruiter).
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams and unit-specific competency exams may be required.
• Pass/fail EKG exam required onsite for ICU RNs at certain locations.
• Venipuncture/IV certification may be required depending on role.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including clearance for work.
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply).
• TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually; negative TB test or chest x-ray required.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30) or signed declination.
• Color blindness exam if applicable (in-person exam required).
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start, renewed annually.

Facility Specific Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign facility policies including dress code, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, overpayment refund policy, and regulatory orientation prior to start.
• Conditional offer of employment attestation must be completed prior to start.
• Religious exemption forms required for facial hair (PAPR) and certain vaccine exemptions; approvals handled on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Information

• Must be willing to float occasionally to other campuses.
• On-call availability required.
• Work schedule includes weekends in rotation.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech travel contract position in San Francisco, CA.