Tech Surgical
Location: San Antonio, TX
Profession: Tech
Posted: 8/24/2026
Salary: $0.00/weekly
Weekly Hours: 0
Shift: Mids
Job Details
Job Title
Travel: Surgical Technologist Certified
Location
San Antonio, TX
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Onsite | Mid Shift (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM) | Projected Start: 07/27/2026
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for surgery including skin preparation, positioning, and transport to and from the Operating Room in accordance with facility standards.
- Establish and maintain the sterile field; pass instruments and sutures to the physician and assist as directed throughout surgical procedures.
- Set up the Operating Room by arranging tables, instruments, and supplies according to case type using physician preference cards as a guide; keep preference cards current and complete.
- Monitor and control the surgical environment including traffic control, dress code compliance, and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures.
- Identify and care for biological specimens; adhere to Universal Barrier Precautions in all patient care situations.
- Demonstrate clinical expertise in the use and care of surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment while maintaining aseptic technique throughout all procedures.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or accredited LVN/LPN program required.
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification or active LVN/LPN license required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required — American Heart Association (AHA) only.
- Minimum of 2 years of surgical technologist experience.
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Ability to proficiently scrub in at least 3 specialty areas such as Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, or Robotics highly preferred.
- Familiarity with facility policies and procedures regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of instruments and supplies.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a high-acuity surgical environment with exposure to a wide range of specialty procedures on a 13-week travel contract.
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