OR Surgical Technologist
Northridge, California
Northridge Hospital Medical Center

Surgical Tech Travel Opportunity

Location: Northridge, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

Seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist (OR Tech) for a travel contract in a hospital setting with a busy operating room environment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an OR Tech with trauma, ortho, and general surgery experience preferred.
• Active BLS certification.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via NBSTSA certificate.

Work Environment & Details

• Operating Room: 12 general OR suites, 1 cardiovascular OR (CVOR), and 1 hybrid room.
• Average caseload: Approximately 14 cases per day.
• Common case types: Orthopedics (total joints), gynecology, urology, trauma, ENT, plastics, vascular, neurology, robotics (Da Vinci). No transplant cases.
• CVOR procedures are not required unless specifically requested.
• EMR system used: Cerner Surginet.
• Call response time: 30 minutes.
• Scrub color and supplies are provided.
• No floating for techs or RNs.
• Floor-specific orientation: 2-3 shifts on unit.
• RT and pharmacy coverage available 24/7.
• Surgeon on call is not in-house 24/7; OB anesthesia is in-house 24/7 as needed.

Shift & Call Requirements

• Shifts: 8-hour shifts

  • 6:45am – 3:15pm (Day)
  • 2:45pm – 11:15pm (Evening)
  • 10:45pm – 7:15am (Night)
• Weekend call for CSTs: Required every 4th weekend for day and evening shifts; variable for night shift.
• Weekday call for CSTs: 4-8 times per 4-week schedule, self-scheduled; call hours start at shift end until 7am next day.
• Night shift (11pm-7am) typically staffed with one RN and one tech; requires highly experienced tech comfortable working independently.
• Holidays: 1 major and 1 minor holiday in both summer and winter months.

Additional Notes

• Telemetry monitoring equipment: GE Space Labs.
• Scrubbing is required for techs; RNs preferred to scrub but not required.
• Sterile processing techs require separate certification (IAHCSMM or CBSPD), BLS, and 2 years of experience; this role is distinct from the Surgical Tech position.

Summary

This role is ideal for a Surgical Technologist with solid OR experience, especially in trauma, ortho, and general surgery, who is comfortable with a fast-paced environment and call responsibilities. The position offers a structured orientation and a supportive team environment with clear shift and call expectations.