Travel Surgical Tech - $1,103 per week in Augusta, GA

Surgical Tech Location: Augusta, GA Agency: Mindlance Health Pay: $1,103 per week Shift Information: Nights - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 14 Weeks Start Date: 4/27/2026 About the Position ID: 76583949 Shift: Night 5x8-Hour (23:00 - 07:30) Description: Minimum Experience: 4 years; 1st Timers not accepted (BOTH HARD STOPS)Patient Population: A busy SPD which covers the Main OR with services to include General, GYN (minimal, usually only Robotic), Cardiovascular/Thoracic, Open Hearts, Laparoscopic, Urology, Ortho, Ortho/Totals, Neuro Spine and Crani, and Organ Procurement.Certifications Required: CBSPD and IAHCSMM/HSPA preferredGeneral Skills and Work Setting Requirements: Flexible Cystoscopes, SPD Sterilization Equipment - Steris Steam Sterilizers and Stryker VP4 Machines, SPD Decontam Equipment - Steris and Belimed Ultrasonic Washers, Steris Cart Washer, Steris Washer/DisinfectorsAbility to serve as a preceptor for potential peers on the central services team and new orienting employees. Serves as willing, cooperative, informative, supportive guide for new employees.Minimum expectations for all the SPD contractors is to have a bioburden error rate of .1% or less on a monthly basis and a tray average (100 instruments per tray) of 20 per day. Ratio / Census: 15 rooms with average surgical volume of 25-40; daily tray volume is approximately 224Unit Systems: SPM SystemScrub Color: Provided by the facilityRTO: MAX 7 days RTO Blackout Dates: Spring Break (April 4th-12th) Weekends: Every other weekend unless specified elsewhereFloating: Yes within sectors of SPDCall Requirements: RareHolidays: If one major holiday falls in his/her assignment period, the traveler is expected to work it. If two major holidays fall in his/her assignment period, the traveler is expected to work both of the holidays. If three major holidays fall in his/her assignment period, the traveler is expected to work two of the holidays.Major Holidays are listed DayIndependence DayLabor DayThanksgiving/Black FridayChristmas Eve/Christmas DayNew Years Eve/New Years DayCompliance: Full compliance required to start on time; if not compliant in time the push back is 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule.CLINICAL SCREEN - Candidate will be reviewed by clinical to determine clinical fit, if clinical pass and within Piedmont guidelines, candidate will be sent to the manager for final decision. Clinical screens will be sent on case-by-case basis.Locals Accepted - Same RatePlease Note: Number of Non-Billable Orientation Hours is determined by contract length (ex 8hrs for 8 week assignment; 10hrs for 10 week assignment) Modified 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Rachel Sanchez Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 4 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : - Charting System Name : Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : Yes Certifications : CBSPD*, IAHCSMM/HSPA*, See Unit Info. required expSkills : Ear/Nose/Throat*, OB/GYN*, Ophthalmology*, Cleaning equipment (crash carts, IV pumps, PCA pumps), High-Level Disinfection (HLD), Ultrasonic cleaner, Use of Washers/sterilizers, Case Cart, Proper selection of wrapping materials, Sterilization wrapping procedures, Endoscopes, Scope/Probe Reprocessing, Sets/trays assembly, Equipment Documentation, Cardiac, General, Laparoscopic, Neurology, Orthopedics, Robotics, Urology, Biological indicators, Chemical indicators, Steam Sterilization Testing/monitoring, Steris Testing/monitoring, Immediate-use steam sterilization (IUSS), Cystoscopes, Stryker VP4 Machines, Belimed Ultrasonic Washer Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : - Patient Ratios Days : - Patient Ratios Nights : - Patient Ratios Weekends : - Float Required : - Call Required : Rare Weekend Coverage : True Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : - Pre-Approved Time Off : - Orientation Hours : - Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : - Daily Census : 25-40 Cases; 224 Trays Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : 15 Number of Beds : - Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : - Patient Diagnoses : - Special Procedures/Unit Details : A busy SPD which covers the Main OR with services to include General, GYN (minimal, usually only Robotic), Cardiovascular/Thoracic, Open Hearts, Laparoscopic, Urology, Ortho, Ortho/Totals, Neuro Spine and Crani, and Organ Procurement.Maintains recommended standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing and sterilizing surgical instruments in an accurate and timely manner. Performs sterilization, assembly and storage of medical supplies and equipment. Collaborates with the Peri-operative Nursing Staff to provide sterile instrument sets, equipment and case cars in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in maintaining consistent and continuous work flow, providing superior customer service. Have a skill in following written instructions and performing multiple tasks, ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in-writing. Work as a member of the team. Special Equipment : ProcurementDocumentation System - CystoscopesSPD Sterilization Equipment - Steris Steam Sterilizers and Stryker VP4 Machines.SPD Decontam Equipment - Steris and Belimed Ultrasonic Washers, Steris Cart Washer, Steris Washer/DisinfectorsAbility to serve as a preceptor for potential peers on the central services team and new orienting employees. Serves as willing, cooperative, informative, supportive guide for new employees. Tier1 Travel Compliance Compliance Document Deadline is the Tuesday prior to Start Please only submit to your candidate's FIRST choice and acknowledge your candidate's openness or flexibility to other Piedmont locations, units and shifts in the submission email Perm Staff Rule: MUST be away for 1 FULL YEAR from all Piedmont facilities to return as traveler GA or Compact license must be in hand at time of submittal References : TWO supervisory references are HIGHLY preferred at time of submission, some units require two on the profile to review. Must be Manager or above - charge not accepted. RTO : MAX 7 days; RTO required with submission HOLIDAY RTO POLICY: If one or two major holidays occur during assignment period, travelers are expected to be available to work the holiday(s), - NO HOLIDAY RTO CAN BE REQUESTED If three major holidays occur during assignment period, the travelers are expected to be available to work two of the holidays. ONE HOLIDAY RTO Request can be reviewed for approval Major Holidays are listed below: Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving/Black Friday (Counts as 1 holiday) Christmas Eve/Christmas Day (Counts as 1 holiday) New Years Eve/New Years Day (Counts as 1 holiday) Required Pre-Application Fee : For CVOR First Assistant, OR Tech First Assistant, and RNFA - Required Pre-Application Fee : There is a mandatory $125 pre-application fee for privileging these candidates. This must be margined for on all New offers (AS INTERNAL COST). *VERY IMPORTANT - Candidates must be available to submit core items and complete/schedule labs within 48 hours of signing the contract to ensure an on-time start. Will take local candidates; same BR Return travelers : If a traveler is deemed unable to return to one facility, please have them complete one successful assignment outside of Piedmont prior to rebooking at a new location Modules: Modules are non-billable, hours are factored in NBO Modules are completed during orientation, and vary by specialty Modules are recorded via transcripts Submittal Details: Tier1 Travel ComplianceCompliance Document Deadline is the Tuesday prior to StartPlease only submit to your candidate's FIRST choice and acknowledge your candidate's openness or flexibility to other Piedmont locations, units and shifts in the submission emailPerm Staff Rule: MUST be away for 1 FULL YEAR from all Piedmont facilities to return as travelerGA or Compact license must be in hand at time of submittalReferences: TWO supervisory references are HIGHLY preferred at time of submission, some units require two on the profile to review. Must be Manager or above - charge not accepted.RTO: MAX 7 days; RTO required with submissionHOLIDAY RTO POLICY: If one or two major holidays occur during assignment period, travelers are expected to be available to work the holiday(s), - NO HOLIDAY RTO CAN BE REQUESTEDIf three major holidays occur during assignment period, the travelers are expected to be available to work two of the holidays. ONE HOLIDAY RTO Request can be reviewed for approvalMajor Holidays are listed DayIndependence DayLabor DayThanksgiving/Black Friday (Counts as 1 holiday)Christmas Eve/Christmas Day (Counts as 1 holiday)New Years Eve/New Years Day (Counts as 1 holiday)Required Pre-Application Fee: For CVOR First Assistant, OR Tech First Assistant, and RNFA - Required Pre-Application Fee: There is a mandatory $125 pre-application fee for privileging these candidates. This must be margined for on all New offers (AS INTERNAL COST).*VERY IMPORTANT - Candidates must be available to submit core items and complete/schedule labs within 48 hours of signing the contract to ensure an on-time start.Will take local candidates; same BRReturn travelers: If a traveler is deemed unable to return to one facility, please have them complete one successful assignment outside of Piedmont prior to rebooking at a new are non-billable, hours are factored in NBOModules are completed during orientation, and vary by specialtyModules are recorded via transcripts Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:98 Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Core Exam - Allied/Non-Nursing Ishihara Colorvision Screening MLH Sterile Processing Tech Job Description Sterile Processing Tech Exam Sterile Processing Tech Skills Checklist