Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CSTAmerican TravelerSanata Fe, New Mexico, United StatesAssignment type: travelShift: DaysLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1Start date: 2026-10-19$1,545.79/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist for a hospital General Surgery OR position requiring BLS certification and CST credential or LVN/LPN license.DetailsHospital General Surgery OR unit setting4-day, 10-hour shifts from 6:30 AM to 4:30 PMWeekend and on-call requirementsFloating to the Main facility requiredUses EPIC EMR system13-week assignment, full timeRequirementsBLS certification via AHA requiredCertified Surgical Technologist credential required within 180 days of graduation, or active LVN/LPN license required (license required if applicable)High school diploma or equivalent requiredCompletion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or accredited LVN/LPN program required2+ years of experience preferredProficiency scrubbing in 3 specialty areas such as transplants, open heart, urology, neurology, titanium rib, or robotics is highly preferredAdditional InformationAssist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients, including skin preparation per hospital standardsMaintain aseptic technique and actively monitor for potential breachesTransport and position patients according to surgical procedure needsEstablish and maintain the sterile field, pass instruments and sutures to the physician, and assist as directedUse and keep physician preference cards up to date when pulling cases and setting up the ORIdentify and care for biological specimensMaintain a safe environment through proper traffic control, dress code adherence, and OR sanitation practicesDemonstrate knowledge of facility policies for decontamination, processing, and sterilization of instruments and suppliesAdapt care to meet population-specific and developmental needs of patients servedScrub provided for dress codeCandidates previously employed at any CHRISTUS facility must have a 6-month separation period before being considered for this travel assignmentLocal candidates may be considered within a 50-mile radiusHours per week: 40Hours per shift: 10