Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Carlsbad, NM
Thrive Staffing
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Title

Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - OR

City/State: Carlsbad, New Mexico

Shift: Days, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, 4x10hr shifts, call required

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Start Date: 07/06/2026

Job Description:

Surgical technologists prepare the operating room, including the sterile field, setting up surgical equipment, supplies and solutions. During surgery, surgical technologists pass instruments, fluids and supplies to the surgeon and prepare and manage surgical equipment. Surgical technologists simultaneously manage the sterile field and specimens. Surgical technologists perform a count of sponges and supplies to prevent foreign retained objects. Surgical technologists are certified following successful completion of a CAAHEP-accredited program or other programmatically-accredited surgical technology program and the national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare the operating room for surgery, including sterile field setup.
• Set up surgical equipment, supplies, and solutions.
• Pass instruments, fluids, and supplies to the surgeon during procedures.
• Prepare and manage surgical equipment and specimens.
• Conduct sponge and supply counts to avoid retained foreign objects.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience required.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience with general, ortho, OBGYN, podiatry, urology, plastics, endo, trauma, and robotics (DaVinci) required.
• Adult and pediatric experience required.