Explore Dallas Charm While Advancing Surgical Expertise!

JOB DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS
Surgical Technologist - Operating Room - Travel - (Surg Tech - OR)
StartDate: 1/26/2026 Available Shifts: 12 D Pay Rate: $1786.00 - $1896.00

The Surgical Technologist 1 functions in the inter-operative phase of patient care to expedite surgical procedures, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position assists the surgical team through the use of equipment and instrumentation to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, and that required equipment is available and functioning properly.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the ROLEDiscusses any special needs with the surgeon before surgery and scrubs in to surgery in an adequate time for proper preparation of instruments before the surgeon scrubs in. Prepares the operative site by aseptically cleaning and patient clipping, as needed. Prepares and maintains the instrument table(s) in an organized and comprehensive manner to avoid damage to instrumentation as well as incorrect needs or instrument counts. Identifies damaged or incomplete trays, rectifies discrepancies immediately, or contacts those that can help in order to avoid delays or injury. Sets up the operating room according to surgical procedure schedules; arranges sterile set up of instrument table supplies and equipment required for specific procedure, carefully selecting and opening only needed supplies. Ensures the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies during surgical procedures. Performs surgical counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and misc. items, according to established policies and procedures. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and surgical team staff. Passes sterile supplies and equipment to surgeons and assistants during procedures, holds retractor devices, and acts to anticipate and respond to the surgical team’s needs during course of surgery. Assists the surgical team with draping and positioning the patient. Receives surgical specimens following specimen protocol, and passes the specimen(s) off the sterile field to circulating nurse, verifying source of specimen.Assists with placement of surgical dressings to operative site following surgical case completion.Disassembles surgical instrumentation as indicated at end of the procedure, recycles as indicated, and appropriately disposes of sharps, fluids, and waste at end of the surgical procedure.Prepares soiled instrumentation for proper transportation to decontamination area.

Required Qualifications
Surgical Technologist, OR
Experience: 2 years
Certifications: BLS(Copy needed); CERT-NBSTSA- CST(Copy needed)
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in entire work history

FACILITY LOCATION
Minutes north of downtown Dallas, Plano residents enjoy a short drive to big-city attractions, nightlife, sports, museums, and entertainment. But there’s a lot to do in Plano, too—the Interurban Railway Museum is a popular attraction, and a multitude of restaurants is sure to satisfy nearly every palate. Home to 15 Fortune-500 companies, Plano is one of the most prosperous cities in the United States.

JOB BENEFITS
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

* Competitive pay rates
* Free, quality, private housing
* Medical, Dental, Vision
* 401(k) and Flex Spending
* Life Insurance
* Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
* Free Continuing Education
* Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

ABOUT THE COMPANY
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Surgical Technologist, OR
Experience: 2 years
Certifications: BLS(Copy needed); CERT-NBSTSA- CST(Copy needed)
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in entire work history