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

Company: Cynet Health
Location: Douglasville
Posted on: June 25, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Certified Surgical Technologist Profession: Surgical Tech Specialty: Surgical Techs Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of two years CST experience required License: Certified Surgical Technologist or Licensed Practical Nurse preferred Certifications: Basic Life Support required; National certification required Must-Have: - 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 delegate to other team members as required - Ability to multi-task, essential - Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations, essential - Strong detail orientation required - Knowledge of surgical procedures required - Basic computer skills are required - Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing - Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities, self-direct, and apply independent judgment - Ability to think critically and adapt quickly to changing situations Description: The Certified Surgical Technologist functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe, age-appropriate, and culturally aware patient care. Has knowledge, skill, and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team. Exhibits an acquisition of additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult cases. Demonstrates an efficient, organized surgical plan for assigned cases. Takes initiative to discuss the surgical plan with other members of the healthcare team. Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment. 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, but are not limited to, preparation of the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment. Maintains the sterile field and other patient safety concerns. Gathers required instruments and supplies and serves as a surgical assistant as needed. Assists with inventory, ordering, and stocking perioperative areas as assigned. Ensures that the unit is compliant with standards at all times. Call or late coverage may be required related to the facility where the Surgical Technologist is working. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Assists the health care team in providing safe, age-appropriate, and culturally aware patient care. Provides relationship-based patient-centered care consistent with population-specific characteristics. Partners with the patient by verifying the procedure and conducting relief bedside shift report. Practices using current clinical practice standards under the supervision of the registered nurse. Upholds all organizational policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements. Supports evidence-based practice and ethical accountability. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by promoting a positive work environment. Serves as a patient advocate including patient care and safety. Assists other team members with between case and terminal cleaning of rooms. Prepares the room for the next patient. Assists in transporting patients. Provides comfort and safety measures for specific patient age groups. Maintains 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 tables with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications needed for procedures. Performs appropriate surgical counts with the circulator. Actively participates in procedure pause/time-out. Scrubs, gowns, and gloves; gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants. Assists in draping the sterile field. Passes instruments to the surgeon during the procedure. Maintains an organized back table and operative field. Prepares sterile dressings. Participates in post-procedure pause including accounting for proper handling of specimens. Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. Applies principles of asepsis to ensure the prevention of infection and safety of patients and employees. Prepares case carts according to procedure and preference cards. Observes patients’ condition and immediately reports any changes or significant findings to the physician and Registered Nurse. Plans for the next steps in the progression of the procedure as needed, adjusting to emergencies. Prepares OR room and other areas for receiving patients, including stocking and cleaning equipment. Maintains financial stewardship related to supplies and equipment. Completes all initial and annual competencies, required mandatory education, population-specific education, and continuing education. Mentors and provides a positive learning environment for students and new hires. Maintains organization and cleanliness of the surgical area. Assumes responsibility for other duties as assigned. Completes all required evaluations.

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