Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

OR Tech / Surgical Tech Travel Contract

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Specialty: Surgical Services
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Variable shifts Monday through Friday: 8, 10, or 12 hours, starting/ending anytime between 6:30 AM and 11:30 PM
• Weekend and holiday shifts as needed
• Call required:

  • Monday-Friday 9:00 PM to 6:30 AM
  • Saturday and Sunday 6:30 AM to 7:00/7:30 PM
• Total hours per week: 36-40 hours

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years of Surgical Tech experience
• Experience in at least one of the following areas:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Spine
  • Complex Orthopedics/Orthopedic Spine
  • Complex General Surgery (including Bariatric surgery)
• Required experience in Level I Trauma and Neuro cases
• Preferred experience in ENT, GU, Plastics, and Burns
• Prior travel experience preferred but not required

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced certifications preferred:

  • Epic system experience preferred (not mandatory)
• National certification for Surgical Technologists is not required
• License verification required within 30 days of start (applicable to Surgical Tech discipline)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including:

  • Social Security trace
  • Counties lived/worked
  • Nationwide search
  • Sex offender registry
  • Motor Vehicle Record (if driving is part of the job)
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start using specific code (3701.881)
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start
• Education accreditation verification required immediately after contract signing
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year of start; annual TB questionnaire required thereafter
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola, Mumps, and Rubella
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption requires documentation)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (new travelers cannot start with pending drug screen)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); mask required if declining
• Fit mask test required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles (including Surgical Tech) starting 7/13/2026
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Orientation & Competency Requirements

• Unit-specific competency exam required
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required annually

Additional Information

• Call and weekend work are mandatory components of this role
• Parking permits available for purchase (cost and options subject to change)
• Facility dress code and hand hygiene policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Fraud, waste, and abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• NIH Stroke Certification and other specialty certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (verify if applicable)

This position offers a dynamic surgical environment with a focus on complex surgical specialties and trauma care, suitable for experienced Surgical Technologists seeking travel contract opportunities.