Travel Surg Tech - $1,492 per week in Douglasville, GA

Company: Cynet Health
Location: Douglasville
Posted on: July 13, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Certified Surgical Technologist Profession: Surgical Tech Specialty: Surgical Techs Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Two years CST experience required License: Certified Surgical Technologist or Licensed Practical Nurse preferred Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required Must-Have: - High school diploma or GED required - Graduate of an accredited program in surgical technology required - National certification required - Ability to read, write, and speak the English language - Strong customer service and interpersonal skills - Ability to collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of patient care - Ability to multitask and function in stressful and emergency situations - Knowledge of surgical procedures required - Basic computer skills Description: The Surgical Technologist Certified functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe and culturally aware patient care. Possesses knowledge, skill, and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases. Exhibits acquisition of additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult cases. Demonstrates an efficient, organized surgical plan for assigned cases. Takes initiative to discuss surgical plans with other members of the health care team. Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment as needed. Anticipates any additional supplies or equipment required for procedures. Ability to mentor, precept, or train in various modalities. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Duties include preparation of the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment. Maintains the sterile field and addresses other patient safety concerns. Gathers required instruments and supplies and serves as surgical assistant as needed. Assists with inventory, ordering, and stocking operating rooms and additional perioperative areas. Ensures compliance with all standards at all times. Call or late coverage may be required related to the facility in which the surgical technologist is working. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions include: Assisting the health care team in providing safe, age-appropriate patient care. Providing relationship-based patient-centered care that adapts service delivery to reflect cultural diversity. Practicing using current clinical practice standards under the supervision of the registered nurse. Upholding all policies and procedures, including legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements. Supporting evidence-based practice and ethical accountability. Demonstrating teamwork and collaboration in a manner that promotes a positive work environment. Serving as a patient advocate, including patient care and safety. Assisting with the cleaning of the room between cases and preparing for the next patient. Transporting patients as required and providing comfort and safety measures. Maintaining a positive attitude and flexibility in assignments. Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures. Assists with room set-up, including opening sterile supplies. Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications in an accurate and timely manner. Performs appropriate surgical counts with the circulator. Actively participates in procedure pause/time-out. Scrubs, gowns, and gloves; gowns and gloves the surgeon and assistants as needed. Assists in draping the sterile field and passing instruments to the surgeon during the procedure. Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique throughout the procedure. Prepares sterile dressings and participates in post-procedure pause. Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. Applies principles of asepsis to ensure prevention of infection and safety. Prepares case carts according to procedure and preference cards. Observes patients' conditions and reports any changes to the physician and registered nurse. Plans for the next steps in procedures as needed, demonstrating the ability to adjust in emergencies. Prepares operating room and other areas for receiving patients, including stocking and cleaning. Maintains financial stewardship related to supplies and equipment. Completes initial and annual competencies and participates in new training related to new policies, processes, or equipment. Provides a positive learning environment for students and new hires. Strives to incorporate standards of behavior into daily work activity. Maintains continuing education in the field as required. Assumes responsibility for other duties as assigned. Cares for surgical equipment and accessories while ensuring organization and cleanliness of the surgical area. Maintains stock of medical supplies as needed.

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