Neurosurgery/Spine Surgical Technologist
Washington, District of Columbia
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

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

Location

• Washington, District of Columbia

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)

Job Description

• Position requires Neuro/Spine surgical skills.
• On-call duty up to 6 calls per 6-week schedule; must respond within 60 minutes.
• Scrubs provided.
• Charting system: Cerner.
• Orientation: Weekly.
• Time off: 3 days per 13-week contract.
• Accepting first-time travelers.

Required Skills and Experience

• Must have Neuro scrub and aseptic technique skills.
• Must demonstrate proficiency (score of 4) on Neuro Surgery skills checklist including:

  • Anterior cervical fusion
  • Burr holes
  • Cervical fusion
  • Craniotomy
  • Deep brain stimulation
  • Insertion of VP shunt
  • Laminectomy/discectomy
  • Lumbar fusion
  • Stereotactic radiosurgery
  • Posterior Fossa Decompression
  • ALIF (Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion)
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)
• Surgery case experience required in:

  • General surgery
  • Orthopedics (including spine surgery)
  • Neurosurgery
  • Plastics (especially reconstructive; if no plastics experience, submit as screen)
• Preferred work settings experience:

  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Teaching hospital
  • Community hospital
  • Children’s hospital
• Experience with robotic surgery systems (Xi, Si, Ortho/Neuro robots, deep brain surgery robot) is a plus.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Certified Surgical Technologist license in District of Columbia
• Certified Surgical Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Demonstrated Neuro/Spine surgical skills, including Neuro scrub proficiency
• Proficiency in the following Neuro Surgery procedures:

  • Anterior cervical fusion
  • Burr holes
  • Craniotomy
  • Deep brain stimulation
  • Insertion of VP shunt
  • Laminectomy/discectomy
  • Lumbar fusion
  • Stereotactic radiosurgery

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Education verification for highest degree required by position.
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana).
• I9/E-Verify attestation required.
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease.
• Annual TB questionnaire and negative TB test within 1 year (PPD, Quantiferon, or Tspot).
• Immunization documentation required for:

  • Tdap (within 10 years preferred)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 VZV vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept–March).
• N95 fit test within 9 months of start and updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed).

Competency Requirements

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam within 3 years, passing score 80% or higher.
• Color blindness testing (online or in-person).
• General competency exam within 3 years, passing score 80% or higher.

Additional Information

• Facility-specific modules (SITELS) must be completed prior to hire date.
• Photo for badge must meet specific requirements (clear, centered, no glare, solid background).
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required annually.

This position is ideal for surgical techs with strong neuro/spine skills seeking a travel contract in a teaching hospital environment with advanced robotic surgery technology.