Certified Surgical Technologist (Travel)

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse and surgical team, the Surgical Technologist prepares and maintains the operating room, instruments, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgical team and supports safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care throughout the procedure.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Scrub for general surgical procedures and assist the surgical team as needed.
• Prepare the OR, including instruments, equipment, supplies, and surgical tables.
• Verify proper functioning of instruments and equipment and report repairs as needed.
• Follow infection control, safety, quality, and departmental policies.
• Maintain sterile technique and handle instruments and supplies appropriately.
• Respond to emergency situations according to established procedures.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized operating rooms.
• Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Support pre-operative patients while maintaining privacy and comfort.
• Manage supplies and assist leadership with maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Participate in audits, education, training, and department improvement initiatives.
• May train or precept new Surgical Technologists within the assigned specialty.

Required Skills Education & Certification:

• Minimum 1 year of Surgical Technologist experience.
• BLS Certification through AHA required.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous experience in Neuro (Spine & Brain) OR Total Joints required.
• Ability to lift/move patients, case carts, instruments, and equipment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Assignment Notes:

• RTO: Maximum of 5 days for the entire contract; preferably non-consecutive.
• Must be comfortable working in a patient-care environment with potential exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous gases, and other clinical conditions.