Travel Surgical Tech - $70 to $75 per hour in Minneapolis, MN

Surgical Tech
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Agency: IMCS Group
Pay: $70 to $75 per hour
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 8 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

1.0 FTE - 8 hour shifts, 7-3's, 9-5's, 11-7's, & 3-11's. Call required. Every third weekend, includes call and/or shifts. 

Neuro and at least 3yrs experience required to be submitted. 

Local 95

"Performs the functions of a surgical technologist as a scrub person during surgical procedures providing patient care services appropriate to the age of the patients (ages pediatric through geriatric) served during the shift of duty in collaboration with the RN. Is responsible for adhering to standards of nursing practice and patient care, correct use of supplies/equipment and maintenance of the surgical suite under the direction of an RN.

Role Expectations: Serves as scrub person during operative procedures Anticipates surgeon needs Supplies appropriate instruments, suture and specialty items. Maintains aseptic technique during all sterile procedures. Assures proper identification and handling of specimens. Completes all required sponge, sharps and instrument counts. Follows appropriate action in emergency situations. Provides patient care Adheres to standards of clinical practice and patient care appropriate to the age of the patients. Assists in transfer/positioning of patients. Collaborates with the MD and circulating nurse to provide care for each patient. Respects the confidentiality of all information. Corrects use and setup of supplies and equipment Assures availability and proper functioning of supplies and equipment. Assembles and adjust equipment. Cleans, replenishes and sterilizes instruments and supplies as needed. Participates in the evaluation of new equipment or supplies. Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room in readiness of next patient. Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served. Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served. Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making. Communicates in a respective manner. Ensures a safe, secure environment. Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs. Modifies clinical interventions based on population served. Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver."

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed: Knowledge of physical, psychosocial and cognitive developmental needs of population served. Knowledge of age appropriate outcomes and interventions. Experience: Preferred Experience1 to 3 years surgical experience

Benefits

Education:
Graduate from an approved Surgical Technology program or LPN training

Required License/Certification/Registration:
• If candidate has an LPN, must be MN licensed
• CST certification required within 90 days of start for Woodwinds, St. Johns, St. Joseph, Bethesda

Preferred License/Certification/Registration:
• CST certification UMMC West Bank and UMMC East Bank, Southdale, Ridges, Lakes, and Northland. "