Travel Surgical Technologist

JobDiva, Inc.; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 81,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

JobDiva, Inc. in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Travel Surgical Technologist to support OR services for a 13-week contract. Day shift, 4 days x 10 hours, ASAP start. Requires BLS and CST or LVN/LPN license. Onsite. Will scrub multiple specialties and maintain sterile technique while assisting in pre-operative care and patient transport.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years' experience, ability to work under supervision, and strong teamwork. EPIC EMR experience preferred; weekend/on-call often requested.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN license required.
• Completion of Surgical Technology program or LVN/LPN program required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient skin for surgery and maintains aseptic technique.
• Establishes and maintains sterile field and passes instruments to the surgeon.
• Transports patients to and from the OR and positions them for surgery.
• Assists in the delivery of direct patient care in the OR under supervision of a nurse.
• Follows hospital policies on decontamination and sterilization of instruments.

Skills

BLS certification

Surgical Technologist certification

LVN/LPN license

2+ years experience

High school diploma

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technology program

LVN/LPN program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Surgical Technician // OR $910 weekly stipends $16 - $17/hour $640.0 - $680 weekly base pay Onsite Contract Starts 11/02/2026 13 weeks

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Job Description

Day Shift 10 hours/day 4 days/week

Travel Surgical Technologist
13 weeks
Santa Fe , NM
SHIFT: 4 Days - 10 Hours
START: ASAP

REQUIRED Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS certification via AHA required
• Certified Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License required

Weekend Requirement
Yes
On Call Requirement
Yes
Floating Requirement / Locations
Yes, to Main
EMR Used
EPIC
Dress Code
Provided

Summary:

Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards. Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy. Transports patients to and from the Operating Room suite. Positions patients according to the type of surgery. Identifies and cares for biological specimens. Prepares the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to type of case.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior to and during any surgical procedure.
• Ability to proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas including but not limited to: Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, etc. is highly preferred.
• Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician.
• Use the physician preference card as a beginning point when pulling cases and setting up the OR.
• Ensures that preference cards are kept up to date and as complete as possible.
• Works effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient.
• Cooperates in team planning and execution.
• Maintains a safe environment by always implementing technical and aseptic practices.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations.
• Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment. Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures.
• Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
• Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required

Experience

• 2 or more years of experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required
• Certified Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License required

Work Schedule:

4 Days - 10 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time

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