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Travel OR Technician / Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – Santa Rosa, CA

Start your next travel healthcare assignment as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) in Santa Rosa, California, supporting a diverse surgical case mix in a collaborative seven-room operating department.

Travel Surgical Technologist Job Details

• Location: Santa Rosa, CA 95403, in scenic Sonoma County Wine Country, known for its vineyards, redwood landscapes, outdoor recreation, and vibrant community.
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel assignment
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• End Date: March 1, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,820–$1,950
• Schedule: 40 hours per week; 8-hour day shifts with variable start times at approximately 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, or 11:00 AM
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend, with variable weekend and nighttime call coverage as needed
• Charting System: Epic
• Department: Seven-room surgical services department with an average daily census of approximately 25
• Patient Population: Adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients

OR Technician and CST Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent operating room or surgical technologist experience; 2 years is preferred.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Demonstrated experience working travel healthcare assignments.
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, specimen handling, universal protocol, infection prevention, and operating room safety.
• Ability to support a broad surgical case mix and work variable day shifts, weekends, and call coverage as assigned.

Operating Room Technician Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, equipment, supplies, and case carts for scheduled procedures.
• Serve as a scrub technologist and maintain sterile technique throughout surgical procedures.
• Support general, robotic, gynecologic, urologic, laparoscopic, open, orthopedic, spine, bariatric, vascular, endovascular, and podiatric cases.
• Assist with procedures involving da Vinci Xi and DV5 robotic systems, Mako, and Velys technology.
• Anticipate the needs of surgeons and the perioperative team while promoting efficient patient flow and safe patient care.
• Handle surgical specimens accurately, assist with counts and time-outs, and follow department policies for sharps safety and infection prevention.
• Care for scopes, fiber-optic equipment, drills, electrosurgical units, sterilization equipment, and other specialized operating room technology.
• Collaborate with nursing, anesthesia, surgical providers, and interdisciplinary support teams to deliver high-quality perioperative care.

Apply now for this California travel surgical technologist opportunity and join the perioperative team in Santa Rosa’s Sonoma County Wine Country.

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.