Travel Level II - Surgical Technologist
Company: Integrated Healthcare Services
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 24, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a
travel Surgical Technologist Level II for a travel job in Houston,
Texas. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Surgical
Technologist - Discipline: Allied Health Professional - Duration:
13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, days - Employment
Type: Travel • Prepares and assists with the preparation of the
operating room according to the needs and age appropriateness of
the patient and the surgical procedure as evidenced by the
following, but not limited to: knowledge of surgical pathology as
related to the planned surgical intervention; knowledge of
allergies (awareness of high risk groups for latex allergy);
knowledge and preparation of special equipment i.e., implants,
prostheses, instrumentation per procedure/preference, and
medications. • Applies knowledge of the surgical procedure by
anticipating the needs of the surgeon, having supplies opened or
readily available in a cost effective manner as observed by the
circulating nurse/nurse manager. Seeks the assistance of the
circulating nurse and references the preference card when unable to
make a decision regarding opening versus readily available. •
Attends and participates in in-services and other continuing
education opportunities to maintain professional development. •
Maintains correct count of sponges, needles, and instruments
according to the established policy and procedure 100% of the time
as observed by the circulating nurse. • Assists in the care and
labeling of specimens 100% of the time as observed by the
circulating nurse. • Acknowledges Scrubs, and wears gown and gloves
in accordance with the Recommended Practices and within a
reasonable time frame that facilitates counting of instruments,
sponges, and sharps, and the O.R. policy and procedure 100% of the
time as observed by the circulating nurse. This includes conducting
an inventory count when placing instruments in pan and taking them
to the decontamination area ensuring that no instruments are lost
as documented on the instrument count sheet. • Assists in the
maintenance of equipment and supplies by inspection, proper
cleaning, care, and utilization according to company
recommendations and the O.R. policy and procedures 100% of the time
as observed by the circulating nurse. If problems are found,
reports to the appropriate person for solution. • Sets up back
table, instruments, medications, and supplies according to the type
of surgery and the service 100% of the time as observed by the
circulating nurse/nurse manager. • Utilizes basic technical skills
to implement the plan of care as exhibited by identified unit-based
competencies and skills with no more than 5 exceptions, excluding
written counseling. Skills: complies with unit policies on the
processing and handling of sterile and contaminated instruments;
opens and closes assigned rooms according to unit policy; correctly
operates the sterilizers and labels and reads the printout to
verify that the necessary conditions for sterilization have been
met; completes all other unit-based competencies. Certified
Surgical Technologist, minimum of 3-5 years of experience in
scrubbing obstetric, gynecology, robotic, laparoscopic and open
cases. Monday thru Friday 6:45am to 3:15pm Educational program
completion for surgical technologists which may include operating
room/surgical training completed in the army, navy, air force,
marine corps, or coast guard of the United States or in the United
States Public Health Service- REQUIRED 2 years Experience as a
surgical technologist and has experience in two or more surgical
specialties- REQUIRED CST-SUR - Cert-Cert Surgical TECH National
Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting OR National
Center for Competency Testing Educational program completion for
surgical technologists which may include operating room/surgical
training completed in the army, navy, air force, marine corps, or
coast guard of the United States or in the United States Public
Health Service- REQUIRED 2 years Experience as a surgical
technologist and has experience in two or more surgical
specialties- REQUIRED CST-SUR - Cert-Cert Surgical TECH National
Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting OR National
Center for Competency Testing QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE Work
Authorization : US Citizen Preferred years of experience : 2 years
Travel required : No travel required Shift timings : Days
Integrated Healthcare Services Job ID 36782340. Pay package is
based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to
confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted
job title: Surgical Technologist II
Keywords: Integrated Healthcare Services, League City , Travel Level II - Surgical Technologist, Healthcare , Houston, Texas
