Operating Room Certified Surgical Technologist
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

Seeking a Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech to support surgical services with a focus on general, orthopedic, and neurological cases. This role involves working 3 twelve-hour shifts (7 AM - 7 PM), including call rotation, occasional weekends, and holidays.

Schedule Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts (7 AM - 7 PM)
• Call rotation with staff
• Weekend rotation required
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• Facility allows one call-off shift per 2 weeks
• First-time travelers accepted
• No local candidates accepted (radius restrictions apply)

Required Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Certified Surgical Technologist license in Virginia
• Certified Surgical Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• OR Tech Certification accepted: NBSTSA or NCCT

Experience & Skills

• Strong experience in general, orthopedic (total joints), and neurological surgical services required

Unit & Patient Population

• Level I trauma OR with 25 OR suites
• Patient population includes neonates, infants, adolescents, pediatrics, and geriatrics
• Services include general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, plastics, gynecology, oncology, robotic surgery, ENT, ophthalmology, pediatrics, and sports medicine
• 24/7 onsite nursing coverage

Special Equipment

• ROSA robotic system
• Si and Xi daVinci robots
• Stealth navigation system
• O-Arm imaging system
• HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• I-9 or attestation
• Valid Driver’s License/State ID (must meet radius requirements)
• E-Verify or attestation
• 7-year background check (covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification of highest earned degree
• Physical exam within 1 year, free from communicable diseases
• Fit test within 1 year, updated annually (not required for students)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Required immunizations or positive titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or mask and declination form during flu season
• Professional photo for badge
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and compliance paperwork

Additional Requirements

• Two clinical references required
• Complete employment application/resume
• Annual skills checklist update
• Medication and competency exams as applicable

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted.
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Virginia state license.
• No local candidates accepted due to radius restrictions.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity Level I trauma center with advanced surgical technology and a diverse patient population.