Travel Surgical Tech - $2,047 per week in Paducah, KY

Surgical Tech
Location: Paducah, KY
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,047 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: 10/15/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Surgical Technologist Profession: Surgical Tech Specialty: Vascular Duration: 26 weeks Shift: First Shift Hours per Shift: 0630 - 1500 Experience: Minimum 7 years License: N/A Certifications: BLS, Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery Certified (TS-C) Must-Have: - Accepts responsibility for words, actions, attitude, and results while meeting deadlines and performance expectations. - Practices effective, clear, and respectful communications (both verbal and written) and demonstrates attentiveness through active listening and engaged body language. - Collaborates, respects, and cooperates with all co-workers, valuing differences and addressing concerns directly, while actively contributing to the vision and results of the team. - Warmly greets all internal and external customers, promoting a high level of satisfaction by providing information about what to expect, listening actively, and intentionally following up on questions and concerns, including taking corrective action when necessary. Description: The Surgical Technologist serves as a primary scrub person or assistant for operative procedures. Responsibilities include surgical preparation such as scrubbing into cases and ensuring instruments and supplies are available for the scheduled case. Maintain a sterile field during case setup and alert the circulating nurse of any identified risks or variances from standard operating procedures. During surgical cases, pass instruments and assist the physician as needed. Assist in cutting suture material and applying electrocautery to clamps on bleeders under the direct supervision of the surgeon. Conduct instrument, sponge, and sharp counts while maintaining the sterile field throughout the case. Additionally, drape and assist the circulating RN with patient positioning, and collaborate with the circulating nurse to carry out appropriate interventions. Post-case cleanup responsibilities include working with the circulating nurse and orderlies to perform cleaning duties. Responsible for gross decontamination of instruments, including breaking down instruments for further cleaning. Follow all standards for instrument transport and notify the appropriate leader of any damaged instruments at the end of the case. Ensure the surgical suite is disinfected and ready for the next procedure and check par levels to ensure the room is fully stocked for the next case. Complete all mandatory hospital education and maintain compliance with all HR and employee health requirements. Follow all safe practices in the operating room and complete the age-specific annual assessment of competency documents.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam