Travel Certified Surgical Technologist

Compensation : $60 - $60 Hourly
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Shift Description : Day shifts - 36 hours (weekends rotating)
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Lone Tree, Colorado, United States - 80124
Job Title: Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Number of positions: 1
Shift: Day shifts- 36 hours (weekends rotating)
Duration: 13 weeks
Start Date: 06/25/2023
Hourly Pay: $60
OT: 1.5
Weekly pay: $2,250
JOB DESCRIPTION
Surgical First Assistant Non-MD.
Ambulatory Surgery Center Operating Room.
Responsibilities:

• Assists surgical team by preparing instruments and equipment needed for scheduled procedures.
• Assists surgeon during procedures.
• Adheres to strict aseptic techniques.
• Obtains and inspects surgical instrument needed for each procedure.
• Sets up instruments for use during the surgical procedure.
• Assures that all equipment and supplies are available for the surgical procedure.
• Assists surgeon during procedures.
• Assists with moving, positioning, and transporting patients.
• Handles specimens in accordance with established operating room procedures.
• Performs counts of instruments, sharps, and sponges with the circulating nurse in accordance with established operating room procedures.
• Removes instruments from operating room and returns them to sterile processing.
• Assists in cleaning surgical equipment and operating room for next case.
• May oversee equipment and supply inventory for a service.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot complex technical equipment.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BLS/ACLS
• Two + years of surgical technology experience

Education:

• High School graduate

Certification & License:

• Surg Tech Certification required.
• DORA is required.

Requirements:

• COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
• Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
• Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
• A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
• Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.

ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS
Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.
With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.
Required Skills
Excellent communication skils, Critical thinking skills,, interpersonal skills Reference Code
Job Category
Surgical Technologist Facility Type
Agency,Hospital Based Pay Rate
60 - 60USDPer Hour Specialty
Surgery-cardiac,Surgery-cardio thoracic,Surgery-cardio vascular,Surgery-colon rectal,Surgery-foot & ankle,Surgery-general,Surgery-neurological,Surgery-orthopedic,Surgery-orthopedic-hand,Surgery-orthopedic-head and neck,Surgery-orthopedic-spine,Surgery-thoracic,Surgery-vascular Geographical Setting
Urban,Metropolitan On Call
Yes Board Certification
Yes