Surgical Technologist - Cardiac
Location: Lynwood, CA
Start Date: 08-09-2025
End Date: 08-09-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Day shift, per diem (on-call required). Specific start/end times vary by assignment and will be scheduled by the facility.
Candidate Pay Rate: $32 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.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Prepare and set up the operating room for cardiac cases, ensuring all instruments and implants are sterile and ready
- Assist the surgical team during procedures by passing instruments, anticipating needs, and maintaining the sterile field
- Perform counts and document instrumentation and supplies accurately to support patient safety
- Respond promptly and professionally when called in for per diem/on-call assignments
- Collaborate with nurses, surgeons, and perioperative staff to ensure smooth patient flow and optimal outcomes
- Complete required competency exams, specialty checklists, and facility onboarding in a timely manner
Qualifications
- Experience in cardiac/heart surgery is REQUIRED — demonstrated perioperative cardiac experience
- BLS certification required
- DCI/BVP certification required
- Willingness to take call as part of per diem/on-call expectations
- Successful completion of facility pre-employment requirements (drug screen, immunizations, fit test, color-blind test, etc.)
- License/certificate verification as required by state and facility policies
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of operating room sterile technique and instrumentation
- Familiarity with cardiac surgery procedures, instruments, and implants
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills in high-pressure environments
- Ability to follow perioperative protocols and complete specialty competency testing
- Adaptability to variable schedules and on-call demands
- Attention to detail for counts, documentation, and patient safety
Benefits
- Flexible per diem scheduling to help you balance life and work
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Supportive OR team that values your skills and growth
- Paid time to complete required onboarding checks and competency testing
- Assistance with travel logistics and reimbursement for contract staff
- Opportunities to build experience in high-acuity cardiac surgery cases
- Access to credential verification and employer-supported compliance processes
- A role where your on-call readiness makes a real difference for patients
Travel Perks: Explore Lynwood, CA
Lynwood sits in the heart of Los Angeles County, so when you have time off explore nearby Long Beach attractions like the Aquarium of the Pacific and the scenic waterfront, stroll the historic Queen Mary, or catch some sun at Long Beach and Redondo Beach. Downtown Los Angeles is an easy drive for museums, concerts, and dining, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula offers coastal hikes and spectacular views. If you enjoy weekend road trips, Disneyland and Orange County beaches are within reach.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Surgical Technologist - Cardiac? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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