51101 - Travel: Surgical Technologist Certified-DAYS

Travel: Surgical Technologist Certified

Schedule: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM, Start ASAP, 5 Days a Week - 8 Hours per Day

Hourly Pay Rate: $36.85/hr

Position Summary: Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards. Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy. Transports patients to and from the Operating Room suite. Positions patients according to the type of surgery. Identifies and cares for biological specimens. Prepares the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to type of case.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior to and during any surgical procedure.
• Proficiently scrubs 3 specialty areas including but not limited to: Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, etc. (highly preferred).
• Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician.
• Uses the physician preference card as a starting point when pulling cases and setting up the OR; keeps the cards updated.
• Works effectively as a team member caring for the patient and cooperates in planning and execution.
• Maintains a safe environment by implementing technical and aseptic practices.
• Demonstrates expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for safety.
• Monitors and controls the surgical environment, maintains proper traffic control, dress codes, and sanitation policies.
• Familiar with facility policies on decontamination, processing, and sterilization of instruments and supplies.
• Performs assigned patient care responsibilities, adapting methods to meet patients' physical, psychosocial, cultural, and developmental needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Surgical Technology program or accredited LVN/LPN program required.
• 2+ years of experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (within 180 days of graduation) or LVN/LPN License required.

Travel & Benefits:

• Competitive pay packages
• Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
• Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
• Robust referral bonus program
• 24/7 dedicated support team throughout your assignment
• Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
• Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

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