Job Title: Surgical Technologist
Location: Canton, GA
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day Shift | Varies between 6:30 AM and 7:00 PM
Schedule: 3 days per week | 12-hour shifts | 36 hours per week | On-call required
Local Candidates Required: No
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate
Local: N/A
Traveler: $35 – $38/hr
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to prepare operating rooms, maintain sterile technique, and support the surgical team in delivering safe and efficient patient care.
Required Qualifications
Current AHA BLS certification.
Minimum 2 years of recent experience as a Surgical Technologist in the relevant specialty.
Surgical Technologist certification through NBSTSA or NCCT.
Willingness to work required on-call shifts.
Availability to work required major and minor holidays.
Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; candidates within a 50-mile radius will not be considered.
Responsibilities
Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, and equipment before procedures.
Assist the surgical team during operations by maintaining a sterile field and providing necessary instruments and supplies.
Sterilize, organize, and maintain surgical instruments and equipment according to infection-control protocols.
Monitor and maintain sterile technique throughout surgical procedures.
Anticipate the surgeon's needs and provide instruments and supplies efficiently.
Follow patient safety protocols, infection-prevention standards, and facility policies.
Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiology staff, and other operating room personnel.
Assist with operating room setup, cleanup, and preparation for subsequent procedures.
Maintain accurate documentation and comply with applicable surgical standards.
Special Requirements
Major holidays: Must work 2 of the following 3 holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Minor holidays: Must work 1 of the following: Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or New Year's Eve.
On-call coverage is required.