Travel Surgical Tech - $1,792 per week in Rowlett, TX

Company: Cynet Health
Location: Rowlett
Posted on: March 31, 2026

Job Description:

Surgical Tech Location: Rowlett, TX Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $1,792 per week Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 4/13/2026 About the Position Job Title: Surgical Technologist 1 Profession: Surgical Technologist Specialty: Surgical Technologist Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12hrs AM Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 5 years minimum experience License: BLS (AHA Only), CST Certifications: BLS (AHA Only), CST Must-Have: - Successful completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs accredited surgical technologist program or other nationally accredited program. - Knowledge of infection prevention and regulatory sterilization standards. - Knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique. - Knowledge of human anatomy and surgical procedures. - Good verbal and written communication skills. Description: The Surgical Technologist 1 functions in the inter-operative phase of patient care to expedite surgical procedures under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position assists the surgical team through the use of equipment and instrumentation to ensure that the operating room environment is safe and that required equipment is available and functioning properly. Discuss any special needs with the surgeon before surgery and scrub in to surgery in an adequate time for proper preparation of instruments before the surgeon scrubs in. Prepare the operative site by aseptically cleaning and patient clipping, as needed. Prepare and maintain the instrument table(s) in an organized manner to avoid damage to instrumentation as well as incorrect needs or instrument counts. Identify damaged or incomplete trays, rectify discrepancies immediately, or contact those that can help to avoid delays or injury. Set up the operating room according to surgical procedure schedules by arranging sterile setup of instrument table supplies and equipment required for specific procedures. Ensure the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies during surgical procedures. Perform surgical counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and miscellaneous items according to established policies and procedures. Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team staff. Pass sterile supplies and equipment to surgeons and assistants during procedures, hold retractor devices, and respond to the surgical team's needs during the course of surgery. Assist the surgical team with draping and positioning the patient. Receive surgical specimens following specimen protocol and pass the specimens off the sterile field to the circulating nurse, verifying the source of the specimen. Assist with the placement of surgical dressings to the operative site following surgical case completion. Disassemble surgical instrumentation as indicated at the end of the procedure, recycle as indicated, and appropriately dispose of sharps, fluids, and waste at the end of the surgical procedure. Prepare soiled instrumentation for proper transportation to the decontamination area. Ensure the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, maintenance, and preparation of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for distribution. Clean the operating room following each case and return equipment to appropriate storage areas. Follow infection control policies and other regulatory requirements to ensure a safe work environment. Ensure proper orientation and knowledge of all equipment and instrumentation prior to patient use. Occasional exposure to chemical or radiation hazards is expected. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam

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