Job Description & Requirements
Surgical Technologist - Operating Room - Travel - (Surg Tech - OR)
StartDate: ASAP
Available Shifts: 10 D
Pay Rate: $2105.37 - $2320.21
The Surgical Technologist acts as a member of the surgical team in providing patient care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. Prepare the appropriate instrumentation and materials for use on the surgical field, passing instruments to the surgeon during the procedure and room turnover. Perform surgical scrub duties as directed under supervision.
What you will do:
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments, supplies and equipment in a timely manner.
• Communicates in a positive, clear and concise manner to all members of the surgical team. Correctly selects and utilizes sterilization methods appropriate to specific instrument, supply or equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual taking into consideration age, culture, and developmental issues.
• Handles specimens and medications using correct technique and according to departmental policy and procedure.
• Maintains sterile technique as well as sterile instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Monitors and communicates to surgical team members breaks in technique and unsafe patient situations.
• Performs the necessary surgical counts on sharps, small items, instruments and sponges with the circulating nurse prior to opening, during, and after closing the incision.
• Prepares the surgical field by opening correct supplies and preparing instruments and equipment needed for the scheduled case. Assures all materials are available and in working order and verifies own skill in using equipment correctly.
• Utilize knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology, anticipates and responds to needs of surgeons by requesting instruments/supplies based on procedure and case progress.
Required Qualifications
experience in multiple service lines ( ortho, ENT, Urology, plastics and Breast surgery)
Surgical Technologist, OR
Certifications: CERT-NBSTSA- CST(Copy Needed)
References: 1 Reference in entire work history
GI, Ortho, GYN, ENT, Breast, Plastics, Vasular, Cardiology and Urgology
Epic charting experience
Job Benefits
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