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OR Technician / Surgical Technologist – Travel Job in Columbus, Ohio

Experienced Surgical Technologists: join a high-acuity operating room team on a 13-week travel assignment in Columbus, Ohio. Support complex surgery, maintain sterile technique, and build your career in a leading perioperative environment.

Travel Surgical Technologist Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel assignment
• Assignment Dates: November 30, 2026, through March 1, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,840–$1,980
• Schedule: Variable day and evening shifts; 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts may be assigned based on operating room needs
• Shifts per Week: Typically 4 shifts per week when scheduled on a 4x10 pattern
• Shift Duration: 10-hour days listed; flexibility for 8- and 12-hour shifts is required
• Call: Required, including weekday overnight call and weekend day or overnight call coverage
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: May be required based on unit needs
• Orientation: Approximately 40 hours
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients

Surgical Technologist Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent operating room or surgical technologist experience
• Level I trauma experience required
• Previous travel surgical technologist experience preferred
• Current BLS certification required
• Strong experience with complex surgical procedures and high-acuity operating room cases
• Experience with eye procedures, da Vinci Xi robotic surgery, and liver transplant cases is required
• Experience with trauma, orthopedic trauma, orthopedic and neuro spine procedures, craniotomies, transplant, robotics, burns, and bariatric surgery is highly valued
• Previous operating room call or charge experience preferred
• Ability to work variable shifts, weekends, holidays, and required call assignments
• Two professional references are required, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader

OR Technician Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, equipment, and case carts for scheduled procedures
• Scrub for a broad range of general, orthopedic, neurologic, ophthalmic, transplant, trauma, robotic, and specialty surgical cases
• Maintain aseptic technique and support surgical teams throughout procedures
• Demonstrate proficiency with surgical instrumentation, laparoscopic equipment, robotic systems, electrosurgical units, scopes, fiber-optic equipment, and sterilization processes
• Assist with complex trauma and emergency procedures while following universal protocol, fire safety, radiation safety, and infection prevention standards
• Handle, label, and transport specimens accurately according to established procedures
• Participate in room turnover, instrument processing, equipment checks, and operating room readiness
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, nurses, and other members of the perioperative team
• Provide consistent surgical support during assigned shifts and required call coverage

Why Work in Columbus, Ohio?

Columbus offers a vibrant, welcoming community with excellent dining, arts, recreation, and convenient access to the greater central Ohio region.

Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel OR Technician and Surgical Technologist opportunity.

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.