Travel Level II - Surgical Technologist
Houston, TX
Integrated Healthcare Services
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Surgical Technologist II

Location: Houston, Texas
Employment Type: Travel Contract (Clinical-Allied-Travel)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Prepare and assist with operating room setup tailored to patient age and surgical procedure.
• Knowledge required in surgical pathology, allergies (including latex), special equipment (implants, prostheses, instrumentation), and medications.
• Anticipate surgeon needs; manage supplies efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Maintain accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments 100% of the time.
• Assist in specimen care and labeling.
• Scrub, gown, and glove according to recommended practices and OR policies.
• Conduct instrument inventory counts and ensure no instruments are lost.
• Maintain equipment and supplies through inspection, cleaning, and proper care; report issues promptly.
• Set up back table, instruments, medications, and supplies according to surgery type and service.
• Utilize technical skills to implement care plans with minimal exceptions.
• Comply with unit policies on sterile and contaminated instrument handling.
• Operate sterilizers correctly and verify sterilization conditions.
• Complete all unit-based competencies related to the role.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST-SUR) credential from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting OR National Center for Competency Testing.
• Completion of an educational program for surgical technologists, which may include military surgical training (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or U.S. Public Health Service).
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a surgical technologist, including scrubbing in obstetric, gynecology, robotic, laparoscopic, and open cases.
• Experience in two or more surgical specialties required.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a surgical technologist (higher experience requirement between 2 and 3-5 years is 3-5 years, so use 3-5 years).

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Summary

This travel contract position is ideal for a Certified Surgical Technologist with 3-5 years of diverse surgical experience, including obstetrics, gynecology, robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgeries. The role demands strong technical skills, attention to detail in sterile processing, and the ability to anticipate surgical needs in a fast-paced operating room environment. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks, with a standard weekday schedule.