Travel Surgical Tech (OR Tech)

Nurses Direct; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance available upon start of assignment

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Surgical Technologist in Pennsylvania. Responsibilities include preparing the operating room, assisting surgeons by maintaining a sterile field, and performing post-operative care. Candidates should have surgical tech training and a current BLS certification. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. This role offers health insurance benefits upon assignment start.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of human anatomy and surgical procedures.
• Able to stand for long periods and remain alert during operations.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and ensure it is sterile.
• Assist during surgeries by passing instruments and maintaining a sterile field.
• Count supplies to ensure no foreign objects remain in patients.
• Perform wound care and restock the operating room.
• Count supplies and ensure no foreign objects are left in the patient.
• Clean up after surgery and restock the operating room.
• Perform wound care, such as bandaging and dressing incisions.
• Participate in quality improvement and debriefing practices to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Proficiency in using computers

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Good organizational and time management skills

Ability to demonstrate good judgement

Education

Surgical tech training (formal or informal)

Certification in hand

Clinical specialty certification

Tools

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Certification in clinical specialty area

Job description

Monroe, United States | Posted on 01/16/2026

3x 12h or 4x 10h or 5x 8h (on call discussed with interview - possibility of NO call)

Preparing the operating room

Ensuring the operating room is safe and sterile, and that all equipment is functioning properly

Washing and disinfecting incision sites, and transporting patients to the operating room

Passing sterile instruments and supplies to the surgeon, holding organs in place, and maintaining a sterile field

Counting supplies

Ensuring that no foreign objects are left in the patient by counting instruments and sponges before and after surgery

Cleaning up after surgery

Performing wound care, such as bandaging and dressing incisions, and restocking the operating room

Participating in quality improvement

Participating in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care

Surgical technologists need to be knowledgeable about human anatomy, surgical procedures, and sterile and aseptic technique.

They also need to be able to stand for long periods and remain alert during operations.

Requirements

Education

Required - surgical tech training (formal or informal).

Preferred - certification in hand.

Certifications

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Preferred - Certification in clinical specialty area.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.

Benefits

Health insurance available upon start of assignment.