Travel Surgical Tech - $2,295 per week in Lexington, KY

Surgical Tech
Location: Lexington, KY
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,295 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 18 Weeks
Start Date: 12/14/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Surgical Technologist Profession: Surgical Tech Specialty: Surgical Services Duration: 18 months Shift: 5x8 First Shift Hours per Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM Experience: No experience required License: BLS Certifications: CST Certified Surgical Technologist 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, personally, and professionally greets all internal and external customers, promoting a high level of satisfaction by providing information about what to expect, actively listening, and intentionally following up on questions and concerns, including taking corrective action when necessary. Description: Functions as a member of the surgical team under the direction of the registered nurse. Performs scrub functions and other roles that support the perioperative plan of care. Assures the provision of comfort, safety, and quality perioperative care for the patient. Demonstrates knowledge of operative procedures including draping, instrumentation, suturing, and equipment. Ability to aseptically set up and keep the mayo and back tables organized throughout the procedure. Capable of correctly counting and accounting for all required items prior to, during, and following the procedure. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Accountable in checking instrumentation, equipment, and supplies prior to use in a procedure. Knowledgeable of the specific uses of all equipment and supplies used for surgical procedures. Seeks information and support for areas of knowledge deficit prior to use. Able to plan, prepare, and function in emergency situations. Has the room ready prior to the scheduled case. Minimizes turnover by assisting and preparing for the next case by obtaining instruments, equipment, and other necessary supplies. Is present in the OR room when the patient is brought in. Demonstrates knowledge of and utilizes principles of aseptic technique including gowning, gloving, sterilization, and disinfection. Assesses safety and mechanical condition of equipment and reports any malfunction. Demonstrates competency in handling, identifying, and labeling medications on the sterile field. Properly disposes of sharps, including needles, blades, trocars, wire, staples, and bovie tips. Assists in the proper cleaning, moving, and storage of equipment. Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization and disinfection techniques and their indications. Corrects situations to maintain surgical conscience as needed. Actively participates in unit activities and exhibits behaviors of teamwork. Demonstrates a positive attitude and a willingness to accept and carry out assignments. Cooperates and collaborates with team members. Attends staff meetings when assigned to work or reads meeting minutes. Participates in the orientation of new staff or students. Submits updates to preference cards to service coordinators. Exhibits constructive use of free time. Completes special duties as assigned. Demonstrates initiative in improving departmental services. Keeps abreast of current advancements in the OR. Understands performance improvement and job accountability in relation to goals. Supports patient safety goals. Attends all required safety training programs. Describes responsibilities related to safety. Demonstrates knowledge of National Patient Safety Goals and guidelines. Completes all assigned safety and education training as required. Ensures positive customer relations interactions by managing difficult or emotional situations. Responds promptly to customer needs and solicits feedback to improve service. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Meets commitments.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam