Travel Surgical Tech (OR Tech)

Nurses Direct; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance available upon start of assignment

Job summary

Nurses Direct is seeking a dedicated surgical technologist in Shreveport, United States, to join their team. This position involves preparing the operating room, ensuring sterility, assisting during surgeries, and performing wound care. Candidates must have surgical tech training and current BLS certification, with a preference for clinical specialty certification.

The role requires standing for long periods and proficient communication skills, along with various KSAs to ensure quality patient care. Benefits include health insurance available from the start of the assignment.

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• Knowledgeable about human anatomy and surgical procedures.
• Ability to stand for long periods and remain alert during operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and ensure it is safe and sterile.
• Wash and disinfect incision sites, transporting patients as needed.
• Pass sterile instruments and supplies to surgeons, maintaining a sterile field.
• Count supplies to ensure no foreign objects are left in patients during surgery.
• Perform wound care and restock the operating room post-surgery.
• Participate in quality improvement of surgical practices.

Skills

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications

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 clinical specialty area (preferred)

Job description

Shreveport, 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, 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.