Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Vero Beach, Florida
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital

Job Opportunity: OR Tech / Surgical Tech

Location: Vero Beach, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work primarily in Main OR with general surgery, orthopedic, neuro, ENT, vascular, plastics, gynecology, urology, and robotics cases
• Strong neuro experience is a must
• Shift details and weekend/on-call requirements will be discussed during the interview
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs, including sister facilities, is required
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• No pending licenses accepted
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours for 3x12 shifts or 40 hours for 8/10 shifts
• Time-sensitive onboarding modules must be prioritized and completed before starting

Required Experience

• Minimum 18 months of experience as a Surgical Technologist
• Surgical Technologist experience within the last year required
• Strong neuro experience required
• First-time travelers accepted

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS issued by the American Heart Association required
• National certification (NBSTSA/NCCT) preferred
• ACLS not required for OR Tech role
• National certification verification required within 30 days of start
• State license verification and primary source verification required within 30 days of start (specific to Radiologic Technologists if applicable)

Compliance & Background Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (no FL Medical Marijuana card accepted)
• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Required immunizations/vaccinations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
• COVID vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required

Onboarding & Training

• Completion of online training modules prior to start is mandatory; must be done on a computer using Google Chrome
• Modules include COVID documentation submission and other facility-specific training
• Pass/fail testing (EKG/Pharmacology) applies only to RNs/LPNs, not OR Techs

Additional Information

• Smoke-free facility: all travelers must be nicotine-free; negative nicotine test required
• Must include all requested time-off (RTO) upfront with submission; late additions likely not approved
• Parking is free in unrestricted spaces
• Charting system used: EPIC
• Facility is a short-term acute care teaching hospital with 332 staffed beds

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required within 2 years of start date for travel positions
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Performance evaluations required if previously worked with the client for over 1 year

This position is ideal for OR Techs/Surgical Techs with solid neuro experience looking for a travel contract in Florida.