Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

American Traveler seeks a NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist for a CVOR position requiring confidence performing open heart and vascular surgery cases.

Job Details

• Hospital CVOR unit averaging 6 cases per day,
• Open heart and vascular surgery patient population,
• Weekday hours with weekend call requirements,
• 26-week assignment length,

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience required,
• NBSTSA certification required (only certification recognized in South Carolina),
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association,
• License required if applicable,
• Ability to perform confidently in open heart and vascular surgery cases,

Additional Information

• Work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate safe and effective surgical procedures,
• Ensure availability and preparedness of OR rooms, supplies, and equipment,
• Maintain sterile instruments, sutures, and equipment with working knowledge of each device,
• Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and draping per department standards,
• Perform initial and additional instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulator,
• Participate in surgical site and patient verification during time out procedures,
• Maintain sterile field using highest standard of sterile technique,
• Prepare and pass off specimens as appropriate,
• Assist in lifting, turning, and positioning patients using proper body mechanics,
• Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization and assist with terminal room cleaning,
• Use standard precautions and appropriate PPE when handling hazardous substances including blood and body fluids,
• Demonstrate competency in access control, emergency management, infection control, communication, and pre/intra/post procedural patient care