Job description
Certified Surgical Technologist
Start Date: 01-04-2027
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $56.00 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Education
- graduation from Surgical Technologist training program/school or minimum of one
- year of experience in OR scrub nursing (may be waived at the discretion of the
- OR Supervisor). Current BLS
- certification. Certification as a
- Central Supply Technician is a plus.Knowledge of various steps of
- different operations to be able to anticipate surgeon’s needs and of each
- surgeon’s techniques. Correct method of
- handling instruments and supplies to surgeon. Thorough knowledge of medical asepsis as it applies to the OR. Proper handling of tissue specimens, cultures
- and smears. Good understanding of
- various instruments used for each type of operation and proper set-up of
- operating room. Must have skills to be
- able to work with tedious tasks such as memorizing numerous surgical
- instruments, transferring and delivering and keeping inventory of
- supplies. Must be able to tolerate blood
- and/or body tissue sight and exposure. Proper training in cleaning procedures and safety protocols will be
- required.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Certified Surgical Technologist? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
Why UHCS
Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.