OR Surgical Technologist (CST)
San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus

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

Location: San Francisco, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

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.
• Experience with vascular, transplant, ophthalmology, spine, robotic, and cardiac surgeries is ideal.
• On-call required.
• Shift schedule: 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts with variable start times between 6:45 AM and 1:00 PM; weekends included in rotation.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or NBSTSA certification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Recent Certified Surgical Technologist experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• High school diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), or an equivalent educational qualification.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including social security trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification (unless highest education is high school), and FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC Sanctions List, Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List searches required as applicable.
• Education verification required; official transcripts/diplomas accepted if verification attempts unsuccessful.
• Sex offender search must be run within 90 days of start.
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps; employment verification required for up to 7 years.
• Two professional references required within 3 years for clinical candidates.

Certifications and Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on position.
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, CCRN, TNCC, EFM, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification) may be required based on position specifics.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be renewed annually.
• Medication and competency exams as applicable to profession.
• ICU and MS/Telemetry RNs may be required to take EKG competency exams onsite after start.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including clearance for work.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually; exemptions and failed tests handled case-by-case.
• Negative TB test (QGold, TSPOT, or PPD) within 90 days of start; must be renewed annually.
• 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.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law).
• Color blindness exam required if applicable, must be in-person.
• Respiratory safety clearance required and must be renewed annually.

Facility Specific Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign facility policies and documents prior to start, including:

  • Job description acknowledgment
  • Standards of business conduct
  • Vendor training
  • Code of conduct
  • Overpayment refund policy
  • General regulatory orientation for contracted workers
  • Dress code policy
• Religious exemption forms required for facial hair (PAPR) and certain vaccine exemptions; approvals handled case-by-case.

Work Schedule

• 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts.
• Variable start times between 6:45 AM and 1:00 PM.
• Weekend shifts included in rotation.
• On-call duties required.

This position is ideal for experienced Certified Surgical Technologists seeking a travel contract in a dynamic surgical services environment with diverse surgical specialties.