Travel Surgical Technologist (Surgical Tech) – L&D/OB
Location: Goldsboro, NC 27534
Weekly Travel Pay: $1,500.00 – $1,731.96
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Job Type: 13-week Travel Contract
Specialty: Operating Room – Labor & Delivery (L&D)/Obstetrics
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Travel Surgical Technologist with Labor & Delivery (L&D) and Obstetrics (OB) experience to join a busy surgical services team in Goldsboro, NC.
The ideal candidate will have experience supporting surgical procedures in the operating room, maintaining sterile environments, preparing surgical instruments, and assisting surgeons during procedures. Candidates with previous C-section and OB/GYN surgical experience are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and organize operating rooms for surgical procedures.
Assemble, maintain, handle, and sterilize specialty surgical instruments.
Maintain strict sterile and aseptic techniques.
Identify and correct breaks in sterile technique.
Perform surgical counts and report discrepancies.
Prepare and label medications, solutions, and surgical specimens.
Assist surgeons during surgical procedures.
Prepare surgical instruments, supplies, and drapes.
Demonstrate knowledge of patient anatomy and surgical procedures.
Assist with surgical emergencies and follow hospital emergency protocols.
Operate and troubleshoot complex operating room equipment.
Maintain inventory and restock operating rooms and sterile areas.
Identify and report defective instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Support registered nurses during intraoperative procedures.
Mentor and assist in training surgical technologist trainees when needed.
Required Qualifications:
Previous Labor & Delivery (L&D) / Obstetrics (OB) operating room experience is required.
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing program; OR
Graduate of a military Surgical Technology training program; OR
At least 3 years of previous Surgical Technologist experience may substitute for formal education.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
Ability to successfully complete service-specific surgical technologist competency requirements.
Required Skills & Experience:
Labor & Delivery and OB surgical procedures.
Operating room preparation and setup.
Surgical instrumentation and sterilization.
Aseptic and sterile techniques.
Surgical counts and specimen handling.
Intraoperative surgical assistance.
Knowledge of patient anatomy.
Operating room equipment operation and troubleshooting.
Strong communication and teamwork.
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
Strong patient care and customer service skills.
Experience scrubbing C-sections and other OB/GYN procedures.
Familiarity with specialty surgical instrumentation.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operating room environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodation
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
