Operating Room Surgical Technologist (OR Tech) – Travel Contract in Santa Rosa, CA

Experienced Operating Room Surgical Technologist (OR Tech) needed for a 13-week travel contract in Santa Rosa, California. Join a high-acuity surgical services team in a vibrant Northern California community known for its scenic wine country, welcoming neighborhoods, and easy access to outdoor recreation. This travel surgical technologist opportunity is ideal for an experienced professional confident supporting complex cases across trauma, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, robotic, general, GU, and gynecologic surgery.

Travel Surgical Technologist Job Details

• Location: Santa Rosa, California
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,430-$1,540
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel contract
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care operating room
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8-hour day shifts; start times may vary based on unit needs
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days
• Typical Shift Window: Approximately 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., with variable start times that may include 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., or 3:00 p.m.
• Call: Required based on unit needs
• Weekends: Weekend coverage may be required based on unit needs
• Float: May be required to nearby sister facilities
• Department Volume: Approximately 25 patients daily across 8 operating rooms
• Additional Scheduling: Travelers may need to cover one night shift during the contract as needed

Operating Room Surgical Technologist Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent Operating Room/Surgical Technologist experience; 5 years preferred
• Previous travel assignment experience required
• Trauma experience required, including experience supporting high-acuity surgical cases
• Demonstrated experience in orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, robotic, and trauma procedures
• Valid California or compact license; pending California licensure may be considered
• Current BLS certification
• CST certification preferred; NBSTSA certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, case carts, crash carts, and operating room safety
• Ability to participate in call, weekend coverage, floating, and variable scheduling
• Two professional references covering at least one year of recent experience within the past three years

Operating Room Tech Responsibilities

• Scrub and support surgical procedures in a busy acute care operating room environment
• Prepare, organize, and maintain sterile fields, surgical instruments, supplies, and case carts
• Support orthopedic and total joint procedures, orthopedic trauma, neurosurgery, vascular surgery, robotics, general surgery, GU, and gynecologic cases
• Assist with complex procedures such as craniotomies, spinal fusions, vascular repairs, laparoscopic procedures, robotic surgery, thoracic procedures, and trauma cases
• Operate and manage laparoscopic camera and tower equipment, arthroscopy equipment, microscopes, and related surgical technology
• Maintain the readiness and safety of crash carts and specialized operating room equipment
• Follow aseptic technique, sterilization and disinfection procedures, universal protocol, fire safety, radiation safety, laser safety, sharps safety, and isolation precautions
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, nurses, and the interdisciplinary surgical team to promote safe, efficient patient care
• Float to designated nearby facilities and adapt to changing case volumes and department needs

Apply now for this California travel surgical technologist opportunity and join a high-acuity operating room team in Santa Rosa!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.