Certified Surgical Technologist (Travel) – Plano, TX

This is a Travel Position. Please do not apply if you live within 50 miles of the facility.

Candidates must live more than 50 miles away from the facility to be eligible.

Location: Plano, TX 

Job Type: 13-Week Travel Assignment 

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 10:30 AM–7:00 PM | 5×8s 

Hours: 40 hours/week

Interview: Virtual/Phone 

Payrate: $71.06 / Hour

About the Role

We are seeking a Surgical Technologist 1 with CVOR experience to support the surgical team during operative procedures. Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, this role assists with surgical instrumentation, equipment, sterile technique, surgical counts, specimen handling, and maintaining a safe operating room environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room according to scheduled surgical procedures.
• Set up sterile instrument tables, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepare the operative site using appropriate aseptic techniques.
• Ensure surgical instruments and equipment are functioning properly.
• Perform surgical counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and other items.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team.
• Pass sterile supplies and equipment during surgical procedures.
• Assist with patient draping and positioning.
• Receive and properly handle surgical specimens according to protocol.
• Assist with placement of surgical dressings.
• Disassemble and prepare surgical instrumentation following procedures.
• Prepare soiled instruments for transportation to the decontamination area.
• Support the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, maintenance, and preparation of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Clean the operating room and return equipment to appropriate storage areas.
• Follow infection control, AORN, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of surgical technologist experience in CVOR.
• CST certification required; grandfathered candidates are accepted.
• BLS – AHA only required.
• Knowledge of sterile and aseptic techniques.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and sterilization standards.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and surgical procedures.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a surgical and central sterile processing team.

Education / Training

Successful completion of a CAAHEP-accredited or other nationally accredited surgical technologist program, or formal surgical technology training through the U.S. military or U.S. Public Health Service. A one-year operating room technician program is preferred.