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OR Technician / Surgical Technologist – Travel Contract in Mission Hills, California

Seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist for a 13-week travel contract in Mission Hills, California. Join an acute-care operating room team supporting approximately 30 cases per day across eight operating rooms in the San Fernando Valley, with convenient access to Los Angeles dining, cultural attractions, and outdoor recreation.

Travel Surgical Technologist Job Details

• Specialty: Operating Room / Surgical Technologist
• Location: Mission Hills, California
• Assignment Type: Travel contract
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks, ending March 1, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,170–$1,260
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: One weekend shift every four weeks
• Call: Not required
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Clinical Environment: Acute-care surgical setting with approximately 30 cases per day across eight operating rooms
• Charting: Epic
• Scrub Color: Any color; labor and delivery and operating room attire provided

Surgical Technologist Job Requirements

• At least 5 years of recent operating room or surgical technologist experience
• Current BLS certification
• NBSTSA or NCCT certification
• Strong surgical services experience with general and specialty procedures
• Proficiency with aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, case carts, specimen handling, universal protocol, and operating room safety practices
• Experience supporting adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations
• Ability to work three 12-hour day shifts per week and meet the weekend rotation requirement
• All requested time off and scheduling needs must be submitted before assignment confirmation

OR Technician Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, equipment, instruments, supplies, and case carts for scheduled procedures
• Scrub and assist surgical teams while maintaining a sterile field throughout procedures
• Support a broad range of cases, including general, orthopedic, vascular, cardiovascular, gynecologic, urologic, neurologic, thoracic, ENT, ophthalmic, robotic, and trauma procedures
• Demonstrate competency with laparoscopic and robotic procedures, including use of the Da Vinci Xi surgical system when applicable
• Handle surgical specimens accurately and maintain proper labeling and documentation
• Operate and care for surgical equipment such as electrosurgical units, drills, fiber-optic equipment, cell savers, lithotripsy equipment, and crash carts
• Follow infection prevention, fire and laser safety, radiation safety, sharps safety, and universal protocol standards
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia professionals, and other members of the perioperative team to promote safe, efficient patient care
• Assist with room turnover, supply management, and maintaining a ready state for the next case

Apply now for this California travel Surgical Technologist opportunity and join a skilled perioperative healthcare team in Mission Hills.

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.