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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler seeks a Surgical Technologist with at least 3 years of OR experience and Level I/II Trauma background for a teaching hospital surgical services position.
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Works in a General OR setting within a teaching hospital
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Provides surgical support for neurosurgery, spine, complex ortho/ortho-spine, and complex general surgery including bariatric cases
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Also involved in trauma, transplant (kidney, liver, pancreas), and thoracic surgical cases
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Uses Epic charting system
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Variable day/evening shifts of 8, 10, or 12 hours between 0630-2330, 36-40 hours per week
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Weekend and holiday coverage required as needed
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Call requirements include weekdays 2100-0630 and weekends 0630-1900 or 1830-0700
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Minimum of 3 years of Surgical Technologist experience required
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At least 2 years of Level I (preferred) or Level II (required) Trauma OR experience required
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BLS certification required
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Teaching hospital experience required
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Epic EMR experience preferred
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Community hospital and LTAC experience preferred
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Prior travel experience preferred
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1:1 patient ratio experience
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Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
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License required if applicable
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Provide surgical technologist support across a broad range of specialties including neurosurgery, orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, urology, ENT, plastics, and vascular procedures
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Assist with robotic-assisted surgeries including Da Vinci Xi and SP systems
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Maintain aseptic technique, instrument processing, and sterilization/disinfection standards
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Handle specimen labeling, wound care, and universal protocol (time-out) procedures
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Operate and maintain surgical equipment including electrosurgical units, drills, cell savers, and fiber optic light sources
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Follow radiation, laser, and sharps safety protocols
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Local candidates accepted at the same rate
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Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager/director or supervisor; charge RN acceptable as second reference; coworker references not accepted
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Former employees eligible for a travel assignment after 6 months away from the facility
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Current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are ineligible for a travel assignment
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Requested time off must be submitted with the contract and limited to 7 days or less
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Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing contract due to strict compliance timelines
