Laboratory - Phlebotomist

Travel Surgical Technologist

Position Summary:

Cynet Health Certified Surgical Tech work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Reports To:

Director of Allied Health Professionals & Surgeons of contracted medical facility. Cynet Health Director of Nursing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Scrub Surgical Technologist:

• Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.
• Understands the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
• Ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field
• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure
• Scrubs, gown up and glove up.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure
• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed.
• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
• Helps in draping sterile field.
• Passes instruments, etc., to surgeon during procedure.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
• Prepares sterile dressings.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assists other members of team with terminal cleaning of room.
• Assists in prepping room for the next patient.

Circulating Surgical Technologist:

• Obtains additional instruments,supplies, and equipment necessary while the surgical procedure is in progress.
• He/she monitors conditions in the operating room and constantly assesses the needs of the patient and surgical team.
• Obtains appropriate sterile and unsterile items needed for procedure
• Opens sterile supplies
• Checks patient's chart, identifies patient, verifies surgery to be performed with consent forms, and brings patient to assigned operating room.
• Transfers patient to operating room table. Positions patient, using appropriate equipment.
• Assesses comfort and safety measures and provides verbal and tactile reassurance to the patient.
• Assists anaesthesia personnel.
• Applies electrosurgical grounding pads, tourniquets, monitors, etc., before procedure begins.
• Prepares the patient's skin prior to draping by surgical team.
• Performs appropriate counts with scrub person prior to the operation and before incision is closed.
• Anticipates additional supplies needed during the procedure
• Properly cares for specimens
• Performs urinary catheterization when necessary
• Secures dressings after incision closure.
• Keeps accurate records throughout the procedure.
• Helps transport patient to recovery room
• Assists in cleaning of room and preparing for next patient

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Surgical technologists graduate from surgical technology programs accredited through ARC/STSA and or institutions accredited by agencies recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE).
• Current and active certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist, valid on state applying for.
• Minimum of two (2) surgical tech experiences.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure in a stressful environment, and often without relief.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of anatomy relating to the surgical procedure and the instrumentation required in order to effectively anticipate the needs of the surgeon.
• Ability to set priorities and respond appropriately to actual and/or potential life threatening

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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