Robotic Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Fullerton, California
Saint Jude Medical Center

Job Opportunity: OR Tech / Surgical Tech

Location: Fullerton, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position in the Main Operating Room (OR Tech Main OR 3211.742100.27449)
• Call required: 9 PM - 11 PM on weekdays, approximately 1-2 call shifts per week
• Must be open to working weekends; likely to exceed every other weekend to meet unit needs
• May be asked to float to Plaza Surgery Center as needed
• Robotics surgery skills required (hard stop)
• Local radius: 50 miles
• Start date: ASAP

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Acute Care Surgical Tech experience (highest required years of experience)
• First-timers accepted
• BLS certification required
• On-call required
• Pending licenses not accepted
• Must include Return to Office (RTO) restrictions at time of submission

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification only
• Robotics surgery skills certification/experience required
• Other certifications may be required based on clinical track but not specified here

Work Environment & Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital with 320 staffed beds
• Charting system: Meditech
• Free parking available
• Scrub color coding by role (not required for applicant but noted for orientation)

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Scheduling preferences can be considered but are not guaranteed
• Scheduling requests due to additional employment will not be considered
• Facility may call off once per two-week pay period
• Open to accommodating block schedules at manager discretion

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification required
• Drug screen: 10 panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator fit testing required annually for travel candidates
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years

Additional Requirements

• Must complete Providence Health and Services system and specialty-specific WorkRamp training modules prior to start (annual renewal required)
• Float policy acknowledgment required (may be asked to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance)
• Epic access training modules required for some regions (not specified for this location)

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an OR Tech / Surgical Tech with at least 2 years of acute care surgical tech experience, including robotics surgery skills. The role requires call availability, weekend work, and flexibility to float within the facility system. Candidates must be BLS certified and meet comprehensive background, health, and training requirements. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks with an ASAP start date.

Note: This summary excludes contact details, pay rates, and facility-specific names per instructions.