Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Surgical Technologist

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Negotiable

Hours per Shift: 12 hours, 10 hours, or 8 hours

Experience: Minimum 3 years

License: Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program

Certifications: BLS required; CST preferred but not required

Must-Have:

• Highly skilled and experienced surgical technologist
• Broad experience with orthopedic, neuro, vascular procedures
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of central processing and instrumentation

Description:This assignment requires a highly skilled experienced surgical technologist with a wide level of experience.Candidates lacking a full breadth of current experience will not receive consideration.Actual weekly hours and shifts will be agreed upon during the phone interview.Guaranteed weekly hours will be adjusted based on hours agreed to by the surgical technologist.Candidates with minimal requested time off will receive priority consideration.Surgical technologists will work 36 to 40 hours per week, which may include three 12-hour shifts, four 10-hour shifts, or five 8-hour shifts.Start and end times are negotiable.Approximately every fifth weekend may be designated as a call weekend, split between two call groups.There may be 1 to 2 call shifts per week, also split between the two call groups.Based on department needs and staffing changes, the call volume could increase.All call requirements will have a 30-minute response time from the time of the call until arriving on site.Holiday call rotation may be required if a holiday falls within the contract period.This rotation depends on current patient census and staffing, thus some variability could occur.Candidates must have a strong knowledge base and experience to ensure success in this role.