Travel Surgical Technologist

American Traveler seeks a Surgical Technologist for a hospital Operating Room position requiring at least 1 year of experience and Epic charting familiarity.

Job Details

• Hospital Operating Room setting supporting perioperative surgical procedures,
• Day shift schedule, 6:45 AM to 5:15 PM, four 10-hour days per week with Wednesdays off,
• Weekend and holiday shifts on a rotating basis,
• On-call requirements apply,
• Epic EMR used for charting,

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of surgical technologist experience,
• Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology or Certificate of completion from a Surgical Technology program,
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association,
• IDPH Fingerprinting required,
• License required if applicable,
• Epic charting experience required,
• Ability to independently scrub basic surgical procedures,
• Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology,
• Basic knowledge of electricity, chemistry, computers, robotics, and lasers as applied to surgical care,
• Strong problem-solving skills related to surgical procedures,
• Demonstrated understanding of sterile technique and perioperative teamwork,

Additional Information

• Function as first, second, or assisting Surgical Technician under RN supervision during the intraoperative period,
• Maintain a sterile field and apply asepsis principles throughout procedures,
• Provide age-specific care including obstetrical patients per department policy,
• Assist with organization and coordination of surgical supplies and equipment,
• Participate in room turnover, setup, and equipment maintenance,
• Perform sterilization, disinfection, and documentation of loads per policy,
• Maintain a safe environment adhering to hospital safety and legal requirements,
• Radius rule requires candidates to live 50+ miles from the facility, local candidates not accepted,
• RTO not to exceed 7 total days per 13-week contract