Location: Newark, DE

Start Date: 09-04-2025

End Date: 09-11-2025

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Primarily day shift, 4x10-hour shifts per week (exact start/end times vary depending on unit assignment); on-call obligation required

Hours per Week: 40

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

• Scrub for cardiovascular (CVOR) surgical procedures across neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations
• Prepare, maintain and manage a sterile field using rigorous sterile technique
• Assist surgeons and the perioperative team during CVOR cases with precision and calm under pressure
• Instrument and pass surgical tools, anticipate surgeon needs, and ensure proper counts and documentation
• Operate and care for surgical instrumentation and ensure equipment is ready and functioning
• Document perioperative patient care and communicate clearly with nurses and surgeons
• Participate in the on-call rotation and respond promptly when called in
• Support unit protocols, infection control measures, and a culture of patient safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program (required for hires post-2009)
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Surgical Technologist; CVOR specialty experience required
• BCLS certification required
• National certification by an approved body (examples: NBSTSA - CST, NCCT - TS-C, or AST) — required or strongly preferred
• Proficient computer and keyboarding skills for documentation
• Ability to work independently within protocols, exercise sound judgment, and maintain patient confidentiality
• On-call availability as part of job responsibilities

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program (required for hires post-2009)

Knowledge & Skills

• Scrub responsibilities with expertise in sterile technique
• Perioperative patient care and familiarity with CVOR workflows
• Scrubbing for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations
• Competence in unit tasks assigned by the RN and ability to function independently
• Sound judgment, tact, diplomacy, and strong patient confidentiality practices
• Proficient computer/keyboarding skills for charting and communication

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and ready for your next case
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Paid Time Off to recharge and spend time with family and friends
• Licensure assistance and continuing education support so you can keep growing
• Professional development and certification support — we want you to be the best scrub tech you can be
• A supportive team that values YOU, with collaborative clinicians and unit leadership
• Employee assistance programs and wellness resources to support your work-life balance
• Flexible scheduling options and shift-swapping support to help manage life outside the OR

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