Travel OR Surgical Technologist – Surgical Oncology | Operating Room
Location: Columbus, OH
Shift: Day 4x10-Hour (12:30pm - 11:00)/ Day 3x12-Hour (06:30am - 7:00pm)
Contract: 13 weeks with possible extension
pay: $2000/ week to $2300/ week
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Surgical Technologist (OR Tech / Surgical Tech) for a 13-week travel assignment at a high-acuity surgical oncology operating room. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary surgical teams in a fast-paced environment supporting complex oncologic and specialty surgical procedures.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience scrubbing a wide variety of complex surgical cases, including Robotics, Neurosurgery, ENT, Thoracic, Plastics, and Endoscopic procedures, and is comfortable working in a Level I Trauma and teaching hospital environment.
First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
Assignment Details
- Position: Travel OR Surgical Technologist
- Specialty: Operating Room – Surgical Oncology
- Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
- Schedule: Rotating Day/Evening (40 hours/week)
- Combination of:
- 3x12-Hour Shifts
- 4x10-Hour Shifts
- 8-Hour Shifts as needed
- Monday–Friday schedule
- Weekend coverage required (Every Other Weekend)
- Call required
- Start Date: ASAP
Note: Schedule is a rotating combination of 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts and is not guaranteed to remain 4x10s.Position Responsibilities
As an Operating Room Surgical Technologist, you will:
- Prepare operating rooms prior to procedures.
- Maintain sterile technique throughout surgical cases.
- Set up and manage surgical instruments, supplies, and specialty equipment.
- Assist surgeons during complex operative procedures by anticipating surgical needs.
- Perform scrub duties for multiple surgical specialties.
- Assist with patient positioning, draping, specimen handling, and instrument counts.
- Ensure proper functioning and availability of surgical equipment.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, RNs, and other perioperative staff.
- Document procedures accurately using the electronic medical record.
- Follow infection prevention and patient safety standards.
- Support efficient OR workflow while maintaining exceptional patient care.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of recent Operating Room Surgical Technologist experience (Hard Stop)
- Current BLS Certification
- Experience with both scrubbing and circulating surgical procedures
- Experience with Epic EMR
- Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and call
Required Clinical Experience (Hard Stops)
Candidates must have recent experience with ALL of the following:
- Robotics
- Neurosurgery
- ENT procedures
- Thoracic surgery
Candidates lacking experience in any of these service lines will not be considered.
Required Multi-Specialty Experience
Experience in multiple specialties including:
ENT / Plastics
- Free Flaps
- Microvascular procedures
- Head & Neck surgery
- Skull Base procedures
Endoscopy
- Bronchoscopy
- EGD
- Endoscopic procedures
- Endoscopic Skull Base procedures
- Endoscopic Endonasal Approach (EEA)
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (ESS)
Neurosurgery
- Craniotomy
- Skull Base procedures
- EEA
- Spine procedures
Thoracic Surgery
- Thoracotomy
- Lung resections
- Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
Robotics
- Robotic-assisted surgical procedures across multiple specialties
Additional Surgical Experience Preferred
Experience in one or more of the following:
General Surgery
- Colon Resection
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Robotic General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
- Open and Robotic Procedures
Gynecology / GYN Oncology
- Hysterectomy
- Dilation & Curettage
- Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery
Urology
- Cystoscopy
- Prostatectomy
- Nephrectomy
- TURP
- Radical Lymph Node Dissection
Orthopedics
- Total Hip Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Arthroscopy
- Fracture Repair
- Spine Surgery
Plastics & Reconstruction
- Breast Reconstruction
- Abdominoplasty
- Free Flap Reconstruction
Vascular
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Femoral Popliteal Bypass
- AAA Repair
- AV Fistula Repair
Surgical Services Supported
Travel Surgical Technologists should be comfortable scrubbing cases involving:
- Surgical Oncology
- Neurosurgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
- General Surgery
- Robotics
- Urology
- Gynecologic Oncology
- ENT / Head & Neck
- Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
Preferred Experience
- Teaching Hospital experience
- Level I Trauma Center experience
- Level II Trauma Center experience
- Oncology Operating Room experience
- Multi-specialty Operating Room experience
Patient Population
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Important Information
- Minimum 3 years of OR experience is required (Hard Stop).
- Experience with Robotics, Neurosurgery, ENT, and Thoracic Surgery is mandatory.
- Epic EMR experience is required.
- BLS certification is required.
- Call and every-other-weekend coverage are required.
- Rotating schedule includes a combination of 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts totaling 40 hours per week.
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Pay: $2,000.00 - $2,300.00 per week
Benefits:
Experience:
- Surgical technologist: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
