Travel & Local Surgical Tech — OR Prep & Support

Sweetwater Care; Wolf Point (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend or provided housing

Travel reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to broaden clinical skills

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Local or Travel Certified Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons and nurses in delivering safe patient care across diverse surgical settings. You will ensure sterile technique, organize the OR, and support the surgical team throughout procedures.

The role involves on-call hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, with a focus on patient safety and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must hold CST certification and be eligible to practice as a surgical technologist.
• Experience supporting surgeons and nurses in the operating room is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize the operating room for procedures, ensuring sterile equipment and supplies.
• Pass instruments, sponges, and sutures during surgery, maintaining a sterile field.
• Set up and operate surgical equipment under supervision of licensed professionals.
• Position patients for surgery and assist with draping and safety devices.
• Provide timely assistance to the surgical team to maintain smooth workflow.
• Assist with patient transport and positioning within the OR.
• Handle and dispose of specimens and biohazard materials per guidelines.
• Sterilize and maintain surgical instruments per quality standards.
• Be available for on-call shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Uphold ethics, standards of practice, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrate compassion, empathy, and respect for patients and families.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical instrument handling

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist credential

Tools

Surgical equipment handling

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Local or Travel Certified Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons and nurses in delivering safe patient care across diverse surgical settings. You will ensure sterile technique, organize the OR, and support the surgical team throughout procedures.

The role involves on-call hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, with a focus on patient safety and high-quality outcomes.