Travel OR Surgical Tech - On-Call, Housing & Perks

Sweetwater Care; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Housing stipend

Travel reimbursement

Professional development

Supportive team

Clinical growth

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join our local or travel team. You will assist surgeons and nurses, prepare the operating room, pass instruments, and maintain a sterile field to support safe patient care.

This role offers opportunities to travel, housing stipends, and a supportive team environment while you contribute to high-quality surgical outcomes. On-call shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required to meet scheduling needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize the operating room (OR) for surgical procedures, ensuring all necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies are available and sterile.
• Assist surgeons and nurses during surgical procedures by passing instruments, sponges, and sutures, maintaining a sterile field, and anticipating the needs of the surgical team.
• Set up and operate surgical equipment, such as lights, suction machines, and electrocautery devices, under the direction of licensed healthcare professionals.
• Prepare and position patients for surgery, including prepping the surgical site, draping, and securing patient safety devices, in accordance with established protocols.
• Anticipate and respond to the needs of surgeons and nurses during surgical procedures, providing timely assistance and ensuring smooth workflow in the OR.
• Assist with patient transportation, transfer, and positioning within the OR, maintaining patient comfort and safety throughout the surgical experience.
• Handle and dispose of surgical specimens and biohazardous materials appropriately, following infection control guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Perform surgical instrument sterilization, disinfection, and maintenance procedures, ensuring compliance with standards of practice and quality assurance measures.
• Willingness to be on call to work variable shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed to meet surgical scheduling demands.
• Commitment to upholding professional ethics, standards of practice, and regulatory compliance in surgical technology practice.
• Compassion, empathy, and respect for patients and their families throughout the surgical experience.

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join our local or travel team. You will assist surgeons and nurses, prepare the operating room, pass instruments, and maintain a sterile field to support safe patient care.

This role offers opportunities to travel, housing stipends, and a supportive team environment while you contribute to high-quality surgical outcomes. On-call shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required to meet scheduling needs.