Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Westwood, New Jersey
HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley

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

Location: Westwood, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Details

• Specialty: Surgical Services (CST) with heavy orthopedic experience required
• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours each, block schedule available
• Must take call and work rotating weekends
• Locals within 50 miles are not accepted

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Surgical Services (CST)
• Prior travel experience not required

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, MAB, CPI as applicable
• State License verification required
• Tech Cert Verification (National) as applicable

Compliance & Documentation

• Background checks including 7-year history, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, must be renewed annually
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)

Additional Requirements

• Must complete unit-specific skills checklist annually
• Work history verification for the past 7 years (NJ requires minimum 1 year verified with limited gaps)
• Complete application/resume required
• Clear headshot photo for badge
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement and competency exams as applicable
• Must have valid Driver’s License/State ID

Notes

• This position requires heavy orthopedic experience as a CST.
• Candidates must be willing to take call and work rotating weekends.
• Prior travel experience is not required for this role.
• Locals within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel contract position in Surgical Services.