OR Surgical Technologist
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

OR Tech / Surgical Tech - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Specialty: Surgical Services
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Variable shifts available: 8, 10, or 12 hours
• Typical hours: 18:30 - 07:00 (Night shift)
• Weekly hours: 36-40 (flexible depending on candidate)
• Call required:

  • Monday to Friday: 21:00 - 06:30
  • Weekends: 12-hour shifts from 19:00 - 06:30

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years of Surgical Tech experience required
• Experience in the following surgical areas:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Spine
  • Complex Orthopedics/Ortho Spine
  • Complex General Surgery (including Bariatric surgery)
• Required experience includes Level I Trauma and Neuro cases
• Preferred experience in ENT, GU, Plastics, and Burns
• Prior travel experience preferred but not required

Certifications & Licenses

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) required
• EPIC experience preferred
• National certification for Surgical Technologists is not required
• HSPA or CBSPD certification required for new Surgical Tech travelers starting 3/28/25 and beyond
• ACLS may be required depending on unit assignment (effective 11/13/25 for certain units)
• Other certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including:

  • Social Security trace
  • Counties lived/worked
  • Nationwide search
  • Sex offender registry
  • Motor Vehicle Record (if driving is part of job)
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start using specific code (3701.881)
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed)
• Education verification required (accredited program graduation verification)
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year of assignment end date; onsite fit testing available if needed
• Immunizations/vaccines required:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year of start
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer (measles, mumps, rubella)
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination accepted)
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption allowed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination with mask requirement during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended but not required

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start (with remediation process if failed)
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exams may be required
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required annually
• Continuing education requirements including stroke education depending on unit assignment

Additional Information

• Call and weekend work required
• Parking permits available for purchase (cost and options vary)
• Candidates must review and sign dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged annually

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Surgical Technologist with a minimum of 3 years of experience
• Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients

This position offers a challenging surgical tech role with a focus on complex surgical specialties and trauma care in a high-acuity environment. Candidates should be prepared for night shifts, call responsibilities, and a comprehensive credentialing and compliance process.