Travel Surgical Technician
Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler

Job Opportunity: Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Location

• Tyler, Texas

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Evening shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday
• 40 hours per week

Unit and Case Mix

• Heavy Orthopedics, General Surgery, Urology
• Additional cases include Vascular, Robotic, Neurosurgery, and some Ophthalmology
• No cardiac or transplant cases
• Level 1 trauma center

Required Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist with at least 1 year of experience
• Certified Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) certification

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Background checks including 7-year history, sex offender registry, education verification, and federal exclusions (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Education verification with transcript or diploma if needed
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
• Negative 2-step TB test, QGOLD, or TSPOT within 1 year; additional requirements if positive
• Immunizations/vaccine requirements:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (no declinations except approved medical exemptions)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if titers negative or equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted
  • Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history of chickenpox
  • 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
• Skills checklist and work history verification (7 years)
• Completion of employment application/resume

Additional Notes

• Call required as part of the shift schedule
• Candidates residing in certain Texas counties are not eligible for this travel contract
• Orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required
• Color blindness testing and medication/pharmacology competency exams may be required as applicable
• Facility-specific photo for badge required

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech travel contract position.