Travel Surgical Tech - $1,655 per week in Augusta, GA
Company: Cynet Health
Location: Augusta
Posted on: February 24, 2026
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Job Description:
Surgical Tech Location: Augusta, GA Agency: Cynet Health Pay:
$1,655 per week Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position Job Title:
Surgical Technologist Certified Profession: CST-WMCG-Operating Room
Specialty: Surgical Techs Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Day Hours per
Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum Years of Experience Required License:
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): Certifications:
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - American Red Cross Basic Life
Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor CST - Certified
Surgical Technologist or TS-C(NCCT) - Tech in Surgery - Certified
or CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant or CSA - Certified
Surgical Assistant Must-Have: National certification required
Description: The Surgical Technologist Certified functions under
the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the
healthcare team in providing safe, age-appropriate and culturally
aware patient care. Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and ability to
perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity
surgical cases. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other
members of the healthcare team. Exhibits an acquisition of
additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult cases.
Maintains an efficient, organized surgical plan for assigned cases.
Takes initiative to discuss surgical plan with other members of the
healthcare team. Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment.
Anticipates any additional supplies or equipment required for
procedures. Ability to mentor, precept, or train in various
modalities. Participates in performance improvement initiatives.
Prepares the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a safe
patient care environment. Vigilantly maintains the sterile field
and addresses other patient safety concerns. Gathers required
instruments and supplies, serving as a surgical assistant as
needed. Fulfills other duties as assigned, including assisting with
inventory, ordering, and stocking surgical areas. Ensures
compliance with relevant standards at all times. Call or late
coverage may be required. Core Responsibilities and Essential
Functions: Possesses knowledge, skill, and ability related to
procedures being performed. Checks supplies and equipment needed
for surgical procedures, reviews and utilizes appropriate
preference cards. Assists with room set-up, including opening
sterile supplies. Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies,
and medications needed for procedures in an accurate and timely
manner. Performs appropriate surgical counts with the circulator.
Actively participates in the procedure pause/time-out. Scrubs,
gowns, and gloves; gowns and gloves for the surgeon and assistants.
Assists in draping the sterile field. Passes instruments to the
surgeon during the procedure and maintains an organized back table
and operative field. Anticipates and offers suggestions to the
surgeon during the procedure. Maintains the highest standards of
sterile technique. Prepares sterile dressings and participates in
accounting for specimens post-procedure. Cleans and prepares
instruments for terminal sterilization. Applies principles of
asepsis to prevent infection and ensure safety. Prepares case carts
according to procedure and preference cards. Observes patients'
conditions and reports changes to the physician and registered
nurse. Plans proactively for the next steps in the procedure as
needed. Prepares the operating room and other areas for receiving
patients. Maintains financial stewardship regarding supplies and
equipment. Provides culturally aware patient care consistent with
population-specific characteristics. Verifies procedures and
conducts bedside shift reports with patients. Supports
evidence-based practice and ethical accountability. Maintains a
positive attitude and flexibility in assignments. Completes all
required training, competencies, and education. Participates in
training related to new policies, processes, or equipment. Serves
as a resource for new technology or procedures introduced.
Maintains continuing education related to the field per evaluation
period. Maintains organization and cleanliness of the surgical
area. Completes other duties as assigned. Ensures compliance with
all organizational policies, standards of work, and code of
conduct. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Pharmacology
Skills Checklist Specialty Exam
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