Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CSTAmerican TravelerWheat Ridge, Colorado, United StatesAssignment type: travelShift: DaysLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1$1,966.48/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist for a hospital Operating Room position requiring NBSTSA certification and 2 years of surgical tech experience.DetailsHospital Operating Room setting3x12hr Day shifts, 0645-1915, Monday-Friday, no set day offWeekend call and holiday shifts requiredEpic EMR usedRequirementsMinimum 2 years of Surgical Tech experience1 year of scrubbing experience1 year of clinical experience in an accredited hospital preferred1 year of experience in the specialty being submitted for requiredNBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist credential requiredBLS certification from the American Heart Association required, must not expire prior to startCO state license (DORA) required if applicableCompletion of an accredited ORT program, or graduation from a non-accredited surgical tech program within the past 6 months, or 2 years of scrub tech experience in hospital/military surgical services within the last 3 yearsActive National Certification as an ORT in Surgery preferredAbility to maintain a sterile field and ensure environmental safetyAbility to recognize and address sharps and fire safety processesAbility to respond appropriately in emergency situationsAdditional InformationFunction as a member of the surgical team to ensure safe and successful operative proceduresWork under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and report to Surgical Services managementMaintain accountability for ensuring the operating room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteriaPrepare the operating room and instruments for surgical proceduresAssist surgeons during procedures while staying within ORT scope of practiceAssist with sterile processing as neededExercise judgement to identify and respond to emergency situationsAssist with room turnover, cleaning, and preparation for the next procedureParticipate in the surgical operations safety planPermanent staff must be separated from any facility within this health system for at least one year before being eligible for a travel assignment