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Surgical Technologist

Job Title: Surgical Technologist

Profession: Surgical Tech

Specialty: Surgical Services

Duration: 13-week contract

Shift: First Shift Mon-Fri

Hours per Shift: 40

Experience: Minimum of seven years

License: Required

Certifications: BLS, Certified Surgical Tech (CST) certification

Must-Have: Technical Diploma from an accredited surgical technologist program or comparable military training

Description: The Surgical Technologist serves as a primary scrub person or assistant for operative procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

• 35% Surgical Prep: Scrubbing into cases. Ensure instruments and supplies are available for the scheduled case. Set up cases ensuring that all instruments are thoroughly sterilized. Maintain the sterile field during case setup. Alert the circulating nurse of any identified risks or variance from standard operating procedures.
• 35% During Surgical Cases: Pass instruments. Assist the physician as needed. May be asked to assist the physician to cut suture material. May be asked to apply electrocautery to clamps on bleeders under the direct supervision of the surgeon. Conduct instrument, sponge, and sharps counts. Maintain the sterile field throughout the case. Drape and assist the circulating RN with patient positioning. Collaborate with the circulating nurse to carry out appropriate interventions.
• 20% Post Case Cleanup: Work with the circulating nurse and orderlies to perform post-case cleaning duties. Be responsible for gross decontamination of instruments, including breaking down instruments for further cleaning. Follow all standards for instrument transport and return to Central Sterile Processing. Notify the appropriate leader if there are any damaged instruments at the end of the case. Ensure the surgical suite is disinfected and ready for the next procedure. Check par levels and ensure the room is fully stocked for the next case.
• 10% Client Policies and Procedures: Complete all mandatory hospital education. Maintain compliance with all HR and Employee Health requirements. Follow all safe practices in the operating room and complete the age-specific annual assessment of competency documents.

Schedule Notes: The surgery consists of 15 operating room suites, which includes a Hybrid OR and two cardio-thoracic ORs, an anesthesia workroom and office, an OR distribution room, a sterile supply room, one dirty utility room, equipment storage rooms, staff and physician lounges, a surgery control desk office, a satellite pharmacy, a nurse manager's office, and a director's office, as well as a surgery conference room and office area that contains offices of the surgery secretary, PACU, and the surgery educational coordinator. A surgery annex office is located on the second floor of the medical park and contains offices of surgery schedulers.

Required Skills & Experience: Accept responsibility for words, actions, attitude, and results while meeting deadlines and performance expectations. Practice effective, clear, and respectful communications (both verbal and written) and demonstrate attentiveness through active listening and engaged body language. Collaborate, respect, and cooperate with all coworkers, valuing differences and addressing concerns directly while actively contributing to the vision and results of the team. Warmly, personally, and professionally greet all internal and external customers, promoting a high level of satisfaction by providing information about what to expect, actively listening, and intentionally following up on questions and concerns, including taking corrective action when necessary.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry?leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Health: Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest?growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct?hire, and non?clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long?term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest?growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

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