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Expect questions on sterile breaks, counts, emergency trays, and how you handle travel onboarding. Be ready with examples of high-volume days, specialty cases, and working with new teams under contract timelines.
Best for credentialed CSTs open to non-remote hospital travel in east-central Illinois who can ramp quickly in unfamiliar ORs. Thin company and pay DATA means confirm contract length, housing, and shift with the recruiter.
As a travel CST placed by AHS Staffing, a typical shift is in the OR: open sterile packs, set instruments, maintain the sterile field, pass tools, count sponges/sharps, and help turn over rooms between cases. Travel work usually means short-term hospital contracts, orientation to each facility’s preference cards, and adapting to local case mix rather than a fixed home unit.
Core tools are sterile technique, instrumentation knowledge, and OR teamwork. The title implies current CST certification; no certification cost list was provided in CERTS.
No. The listing is on-site travel work in Mattoon, Coles County (remote flag 0).
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). CERTS supplied no cost or study-resource list.
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Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - $2,432 per week in Mattoon, ILAHS StaffingMattoon, Coles County Position Summary AHS Staffing is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for a full-time, 13-week travel position based in Mattoon, Illinois. This role offers competitive pay of $2,432 per week and requires a CST - First Assist certification. What You'll Do Assist during surgical procedures as part of the surgical team Prepare and maintain sterile instruments and equipment Ensure patient safety and comfort throughout surgery Follow strict protocols to prevent infection and ensure a safe operating environment What You Bring Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - First Assist certification Proven experience in surgical settings Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure Excellent communication skills for collaborating with the surgical team About AHS Staffing AHS Staffing is dedicated to providing high-quality staffing solutions for healthcare professionals. Our mission is to support our clients by delivering skilled and reliable staff who contribute positively to their operations. Applying for This Role To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. Start your journey with AHS Staffing today! To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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