Surgical Technologist - Cardiothoracic
Location: Everett, WA
Start Date: 02-16-2026
End Date: 05-18-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Day shift, 4x10 (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM); typical daytime 4x10 schedule with required call rotation — weekday calls (1–2 per week, Mon-Thu) and one weekend call per month (Fri-Sun); float to Main OR as needed
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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
- Perform singular scrub duties for cardiothoracic cases, maintaining strict aseptic technique
- Prepare and maintain case carts, instruments, and scopes for CABG, valve repairs, VATS and other cardiothoracic procedures
- Assist with flexible endoscope reprocessing and scope care to ensure safe, ready-to-use equipment
- Float to General OR and support a broad case mix when census and staffing require
- Support VAD, ECMO, transplant and complex vascular procedures when indicated
- Chart accurately in EPIC and communicate patient and case needs clearly to the team
- Participate in the unit call rotation and provide reliable coverage for weekday and weekend calls
- Contribute to a culture of safety through sharps safety, specimen handling, and time-out protocol compliance
Qualifications
- BLS required
- NBSTSA certification preferred (strongly encouraged)
- WA state registration preferred; pending WA license accepted
- Minimum 2 years OR experience (cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, or strong general OR background preferred)
- Proven experience singular scrubbing for cardiothoracic cases or willingness to be trained quickly
- Comfortable floating between CVOR and General OR; dependable on call
- Familiarity with EPIC charting is a plus
Knowledge & Skills
- Aseptic technique and universal protocol (time-out) procedures
- Care of scopes & fiber optic equipment; flexible endoscope reprocessing
- Laparoscopic and robotic case support experience
- Instrument and case cart management for high-volume surgical services
- Sharps safety, specimen handling and labeling best practices
- Ability to support advanced procedures: CABG, valve surgery, VATS, VAD/ECMO support
- Strong communication, teamwork, and quick-learning mindset
Benefits
- Facility-paid parking — no meter worries on shift days
- Guaranteed hours protection (70 hours per 2-week period) for scheduling peace of mind
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement support — pending WA license accepted
- Medical, dental & vision options (standard travel employer offerings)
- Paid time off to recharge and pre-approved time-off requests considered
- Orientation support and a welcoming team eager to help you learn
- Travel logistics support and reimbursement for assignment-related travel
- A collaborative, skilled team that values your growth and quick-learning attitude
Travel Perks: Explore Everett, WA
Everett sits on Puget Sound with easy access to waterfront parks, the Mukilteo Lighthouse Park and the popular Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour — perfect for aviation buffs. Enjoy walks along the Everett Marina, take the ferry to Whidbey Island for beaches and trails, or hop down to Seattle (about 25–30 miles) for museums, dining and nightlife. Nearby Cascade foothills and state parks offer great hiking and scenic day trips on weekends, plus a lively local brewery and farmers market scene to explore after shift.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Surgical Technologist - Cardiothoracic? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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