Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Tyler, TX
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST) - Travel/Contract

Location: Tyler, Texas
Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM (8 hours/day, 40 hours/week)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Work in Surgical Services with focus on heavy Orthopedics, General Surgery, Urology, plus Vascular, Robotic, Neurosurgery, and some Ophthalmology cases.
• No heart or transplant surgeries.
• Facility is a Level 1 trauma center.
• On-call responsibilities included.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year.
• Certifications required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) certification
• Must hold a current, verifiable state license appropriate for Surgical Tech.
• Valid Driver’s License or State ID required.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Complete 7-year background check including SS trace, county searches, nationwide checks, sex offender registry, and education verification.
• E-Verify or attestation required depending on candidate type.
• Education verification mandatory; transcripts or diplomas accepted as temporary proof if needed.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start date, must be renewed annually.
• Negative 2-step TB test (PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year; if positive, additional documentation required.
• Required immunizations/vaccinations with valid documentation (no history-only records accepted):

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or declination)
  • Varicella (or documented history of chickenpox signed by MD/DO)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start.

Additional Requirements

• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually.
• Work history verification for the past 7 years.
• Completion of employment application/resume submission.
• Photo headshot for badge issuance.
• Acknowledgement of orientation safety manual and HIPAA compliance.
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable.
• Color blindness test required.

Restrictions

• Candidates residing in the following Texas counties are not eligible for this travel contract: Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, and Morris.

This position offers a structured day shift with a focus on diverse surgical cases in a high-acuity trauma center environment, requiring solid surgical tech experience and multiple certifications.