OR Surgical Technologist (CST)
Taos, New Mexico
Holy Cross Hospital

Job Opportunity: Surgical Services (CST) - Travel/Contract

Location: Taos, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: Day shift, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM

• Schedule includes 4 ten-hour shifts and 5 eight-hour shifts per week
• Call required
• 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
• Strong skills in Orthopedic surgery required
• Da Vinci robotic surgery training is a plus
• Must be nationally certified as a CST

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or equivalent
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) as required
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC) but primarily BLS and CST certification are essential

Licensure

• Must have a valid professional license as applicable
• Primary source verification required within 30 days of start

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of I9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background check: 7-year criminal history check within a year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (instant drug screen not acceptable)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and health documents required, including:

  • TDAP (within past 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination or titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series and/or titer
  • Varicella vaccination or titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccination series or declination form

Orientation & Competency

• Completion of Core Competency Exams (Parts I, II, III) with a passing score of at least 80% prior to start
• Facility-specific orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required
• Professional photo for badge prior to arrival
• Fit testing for masks arranged onsite during orientation

Additional Notes

• Must complete facility-specific forms including TB questionnaire, COVID and flu declination forms if applicable, confidentiality agreements, code of conduct, and other policy acknowledgments prior to start
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Employment application/resume must include a 7-year work history with detailed information on locations, positions, and dates

This position is ideal for experienced CSTs with strong orthopedic skills looking for a 13-week travel assignment in New Mexico with a reputable healthcare facility.