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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with CVOR experience for a 13-week travel assignment in a hospital Main OR setting in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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Hospital Main OR setting with a focus on CVOR cases, primarily open heart surgery
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In the absence of CVOR cases, participation in other surgical specialties is expected
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Floating to other units or hospitals may be required
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Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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Emergency call participation required every third week for 7 consecutive days
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Holiday coverage is required
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Meditech EMR in use (experience not required)
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Minimum of 2 years of surgical tech experience, with at least 1 year of recent experience in CVOR or the specialty being applied for
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High school diploma or equivalent required
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Completion of one of the following: College Anatomy and Physiology I, Central Sterile Processing Technician certification, or a hospital-approved Surgical Tech certificate course
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BLS certification from the AHA or Red Cross required
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Active state or compact license required if applicable — no pending or temporary licenses accepted
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No hits on licensure record (past or current) permitted
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Full SSN, current driver's license, 2 professional references within the last year, and license verification via NURSYS required for consideration
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Works under the supervision of an RN to deliver patient care and maintain standards of surgical practice
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Responsible for maintaining positive therapeutic relationships with patients and families and supporting fellow team members
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No HealthStream modules required prior to start — competency-based modules are completed during virtual orientation
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Solid navy scrubs required
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Local candidates are welcome and are eligible at the same rates with no radius restrictions
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Timekeeping is managed through Centricity
