Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
Unit Information & Job Details – Open Heart Surgical Technologist
1. General Job Duties / Types of Procedures Required :
The Open Heart Surgical Technologist serves as a key member of the multidisciplinary surgical team, ensuring a safe environment for patients across all age groups. Responsibilities include :
Assisting the perioperative nurse with patient care
Preparing and maintaining sterile supplies and instrumentation in the Operating Room (OR)
Anticipating surgeon needs during procedures
Ensuring all preparation and care reflect individual patient needs, including age-specific considerations
Supporting open-heart procedures and broader surgical service lines
2. Equipment Utilized in the Unit / Department :
Standard OR surgical instruments
Open Heart surgical instrumentation
da Vinci XI robotic system
Specialty equipment for ENT, Ortho, Vascular, GYN, Urology
Hybrid / vascular surgical equipment
General robotic / open surgery instrumentation
3. Required Skills, Experience, and Education :
Minimum 3 years of Open Heart surgical experience (REQUIRED)
Associate’s Degree in Surgical Technology (REQUIRED as of 6 / 25 / 2024)
CST Certification preferred
Mandatory experience in :
General Surgery : robotic & open
Orthopedics : fractures, total joints
ENT : pediatrics, T&As, BMTs, parathyroid, thyroid, sinus, neck, ear procedures
Vascular : carotid, AAA, hybrid, open vascular cases
Robotics : da Vinci XI
GYN & Urology : robotic & open
4. Required Licenses / Certifications :
BLS (AHA or ARC) – required
5. Shift / Schedule Requirements :
Variable shifts
Standard shift : 0700–1730 (± 30 minutes for start / end)
Some cases may start at 0700
Weekday, weekend, and holiday call required
6. Floating Requirements :
May float to West Campus (approx. 3 miles from East Campus)
7. Bed Size / Number of Rooms :
(Not provided – you may add if known)
8. Dress Code :
Scrubs provided by facility
9. Orientation & Training Info :
12 hours of non-billable orientation
Guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation
Must include FOS Candidate Presentation Checklist in submission packet
Additional Compliance / Submission Details :
Facility may call off up to 48 hours per 13-week assignment
No local candidates (must live 50+ miles from facility)
Mask Fit Test required (list make / model / size in submission)
Indicate whether the candidate is 1099
List any requested time off in comments section
About Malone Healthcare - Nursing
With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.
Benefits
Travel Surgical Technologist • Lincoln, NE, United States