Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 03-09-2026

End Date: 06-08-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 3x12 Day shifts, 07:00 AM - 07:30 PM, with on-call; weekends every third (Day shift, schedule varies)

Hours per Week: 60

Candidate Pay Rate: $57 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team during Labor & Delivery and Cesarean procedures, ensuring patient safety and sterile technique
• Prepare and maintain the operating room, instruments, and specialized equipment (Triton, Neptune, Cysto Tower)
• Perform specimen handling and labeling with precision to support accurate diagnostics
• Follow Universal Protocol (time-out) and aseptic technique for every case
• Anticipate surgeon needs, pass instruments efficiently, and manage case flow to reduce OR time
• Support emergency management and maintain crash cart readiness when needed
• Communicate clearly with nursing, anesthesia, and surgical colleagues to deliver seamless patient care
• Participate in unit-specific tasks such as tubal ligations, cerclage, D&C, and occasional hysterectomy cases

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Completion of a formal Surgical Technology training program or equivalent (Associate degree in Surgical Technology preferred)
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) strongly preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Valid State Surgical Technologist license required
• Minimum 1 year of operating room experience as a Surgical Technologist (Labor & Delivery experience preferred)
• Comfort working with neonatal, adolescent and adult patient populations
• Familiarity with teaching hospital environments is a plus

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Completion of a formal Surgical Technology Training Program or equivalent (Associate degree preferred)

Knowledge & Skills

• Aseptic technique and strict adherence to infection control / PPE protocols
• Specimen handling and labeling best practices
• Universal Protocol (time-out) and sharps safety procedures
• Proficiency in Labor & Delivery procedures including C-sections and assisted vaginal deliveries
• Experience with gynecologic procedures: hysterectomy, tubal ligation, cerclage, D&C
• Comfortable using OR technology: Neptune, Triton, Cysto Tower and case cart systems
• Familiarity with Cerner or other electronic charting systems
• Strong situational awareness, teamwork, and effective intraoperative communication

Benefits

• Comfortable travel housing stipend and help finding a great local spot
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and resources to plan for your future
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge between contracts
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your certifications current
• Paid orientation and a supportive preceptor program to get you settled fast
• Travel reimbursement for approved work-related expenses
• A collaborative, team-first environment that values your skills and growth
• Access to continuing education and CEU opportunities

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Explore Columbus during your contract: stroll the Short North Arts District for galleries and great dining, visit the Columbus Museum of Art or COSI for a fun afternoon, enjoy the riverfront and Scioto Mile parks, catch Ohio State University events, and sample lively local brewery and food scenes. For weekend escapes, Hocking Hills offers excellent hiking less than two hours away, and Cincinnati or Cleveland are doable day trips for variety and sightseeing.

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