Travel Surgical Technologist — OR Prep & Sterile Tech

Nurses Direct; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance available upon start

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a skilled surgical technologist in Baton Rouge, LA. You will be responsible for preparing the operating room, ensuring safety and sterility, and assisting surgeons during operations. Candidates must have surgical tech training and a current BLS certification. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Health insurance is available upon starting. This role may involve varying work hours: 3x 12h, 4x 10h, or 5x 8h schedules.

Qualifications

• Surgical tech training is required.
• Current BLS certification is mandatory.
• Proficiency in using computers and applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room for surgery.
• Ensure safety and sterility of the environment.
• Assist the surgeon during procedures.
• Count instruments to prevent foreign objects left in patients.
• Perform wound care post-surgery.

Skills

Proficiency in using computers

Effective verbal communication

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Good judgement

Education

Surgical tech training

Certification in hand (preferred)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a skilled surgical technologist in Baton Rouge, LA. You will be responsible for preparing the operating room, ensuring safety and sterility, and assisting surgeons during operations. Candidates must have surgical tech training and a current BLS certification. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Health insurance is available upon starting. This role may involve varying work hours: 3x 12h, 4x 10h, or 5x 8h schedules.