Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST) - Travel/Contract

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Specialty: Surgical Services
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Strong proficiency required in Orthopedic (total joints), Neurosurgery, and General Surgery skills.
• Experience with robotic surgery highly preferred.
• Exposure to big belly/crani/ortho trauma cases is highly preferred.
• Work schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (11:00 AM - 11:00 PM), plus call rotation, occasional weekends, and holidays.
• Weekend rotation and call rotation shared with staff.
• Must work at least one holiday during the 13-week contract.
• First-time travelers accepted; no local candidates accepted due to radius restrictions.

Unit Details

• Level I trauma OR with 25 OR suites, 24/7 on-site nursing coverage.
• Patient population includes neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, and geriatrics.
• Surgical services include general, orthopedics, neurosurgery, plastics, gynecology, oncology, robotic, ENT, ophthalmology, pediatrics, and sports medicine.
• Special equipment used: ROSA, Si and Xi daVinci robots, Stealth, O-Arm, HIPEC.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Surgical Technologist license in Virginia.
• Minimum of 1 year of Surgical Technologist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Certification accepted: NBSTSA or NCCT.
• BLS certification required.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• I-9 or attestation.
• Valid Driver’s License/State ID with an address more than 100 miles from the facility (radius rule).
• E-Verify or attestation.
• 7-year background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, completed within 1 year of start.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals.
• Education verification of highest earned degree.
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming freedom from communicable diseases.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• 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 (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• TB questionnaire required for all candidates.
• Professional photo for badge.
• Completion of new hire paperwork and compliance checklists prior to start.
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required before start.
• Skills checklist updated annually.
• Two clinical references required (hospital evaluations accepted).
• Complete employment application/resume required.

Additional Notes

• Call-off policy allows 1 shift off per 2 weeks.
• Candidates must submit all scheduling requests with their application.
• Candidates must review and acknowledge the contract staff orientation manual prior to start.
• Radiation badges for new candidates are not provided; existing badge holders will continue to receive badges until assignment ends.
• Flu vaccination is not mandatory but those declining must wear masks during flu season and sign a declination form.

Shift Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
• Hours per week: 36 hours

This position is ideal for Certified OR Techs with strong orthopedic, neurosurgery, and general surgery experience seeking a travel contract in a Level I trauma center environment with advanced surgical technology.