Travel Surgical Tech in Universal City, TX

Set up the Operating Room by organizing tables, instruments, and supplies according to case type, utilizing and maintaining up-to-date physician preference cards. Demonstrate clinical expertise in the use and care of surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment while adhering to Universal Barrier Precautions in all patient care situations.

Job ID: 904090
Job Title

Surgical Technologist - Certified (Travel Contract)
Location

Universal City, TX | Acute Care / Operating Room
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Part-Time | Days | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 13-Week Assignment
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgery, including skin preparation, positioning, and transport to and from the Operating Room suite in accordance with facility standards.
• Establish and maintain the sterile field; pass instruments and sutures to the physician and assist as directed throughout surgical procedures.
• Actively monitor and maintain aseptic technique, traffic control, dress codes, and OR sanitation policies to ensure a safe surgical environment.
• Set up the Operating Room by organizing tables, instruments, and supplies according to case type, utilizing and maintaining up-to-date physician preference cards.
• Identify, handle, and care for biological specimens appropriately.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise in the use and care of surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment while adhering to Universal Barrier Precautions in all patient care situations.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential or active LVN/LPN license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required - American Heart Association (AHA) only.
• Minimum of 2 years of surgical technologist experience required.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Ability to proficiently scrub in at least 3 specialty areas, such as Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, or Robotics.
• Experience with decontamination, processing, and sterilization of instruments and supplies within a facility setting.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt patient assessment and care methods to meet age-specific, cultural, and developmental needs of diverse patient populations.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity OR environment with exposure to a wide range of complex surgical specialties.
• 13-week travel contract offering professional growth and the chance to expand your surgical scrub expertise across multiple specialty areas.