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Operating Room Surgical Technologist (Surgical Tech) – 13-Week Travel Assignment in Mammoth Lakes, CA

Join a collaborative perioperative team as a Travel Surgical Technologist in Mammoth Lakes, California. This 13-week operating room assignment offers the opportunity to support safe, efficient surgical care while enjoying the year-round outdoor lifestyle of the Eastern Sierra. The role is ideal for a detail-oriented Surgical Tech who is confident maintaining sterile technique, anticipating procedural needs, and supporting an on-site operating room team.

Travel Surgical Technologist Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel assignment
• Location: Mammoth Lakes, California
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,220–$1,310
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: Varied 12-hour day and evening shifts
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Call: On-call coverage required
• Start Date: October 13, 2026
• Work Setting: On-site operating room and perioperative services
• Housing: Housing options may be available, subject to availability

Operating Room Surgical Technologist Requirements

• At least 1 year of operating room experience as a Surgical Technologist, Surgical Tech, or OR Tech, or completion of an approved Surgical Technologist training program
• High school diploma required
• Surgical Technologist certification preferred; certification eligibility may be considered
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and operating room procedures
• Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and attention to detail

Operating Room Surgical Tech Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a sterile field for surgical procedures
• Inspect sterile supplies and instruments for contamination before opening and use
• Anticipate the equipment, instruments, and supplies needed before and during each procedure
• Verify that surgical equipment is functioning properly and operate equipment according to manufacturer instructions
• Scrub a variety of surgical procedures while adapting to the techniques and preferences of individual surgeons
• Scrub specialty procedures, including sports medicine and trauma cases, independently when needed
• Assist the registered nurse with operative documentation, charge information, and recording hardware used during procedures
• Collect specimens and cultures while verifying the source and tissue identification with the surgeon
• Collaborate with the operative team to promote patient safety, procedural efficiency, and quality patient care

Apply now for this California travel healthcare opportunity and join the operating room team in scenic Mammoth Lakes.

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.