Tact Staff is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in New York, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Surgical Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 11/25/2024
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
A Surgical Technician is an individual with knowledge and expertise in operating room technology, who is responsible for assisting in the performance of routine and delegated functions under the direct supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse.
Responsible To: Clinical Director, Nursing/designee or attending physician or designee.
Responsible For: Assisting the Registered Professional Nurse by performing support activities in the operating room as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform "scrub" assignment according to established guidelines:
- Apply principles and practices of asepsis.
- Perform surgical scrub, gowning, and gloving procedure.
- Set up sterile instrument table and prepare supplies according to type of operation.
- Assist in draping of patient and operative area according to need.
- Anticipate needs of surgeon for instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies.
- Observe patient and be ready for emergencies.
- Maintain correct count of sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulating nurse.
- Maintain and monitor aseptic technique at all times.
- Assist in care, handling, and disposition of specimen according to policy.
- Assist in application of dressings, and in securing drainage systems.
- Assist in moving patient using approved transfer device.
- Discard soiled materials in appropriate receptacle.
- Decontaminate all equipment, instruments, and reusable supplies.
- Assist the Registered Professional Nurse in performing circulating functions:
- Assemble and make available all necessary supplies.
- Provide special equipment before, during, and after surgical procedure.
- Observe and protect patient by correct positioning and strict aseptic practice.
- Complete operative count and related records accurately.
- Maintain and care for all specimens as directed.
- Assist in room clean-up and make preparations for next procedure.
- Assist the nurse in preparing medications or solutions to be administered during surgery.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Ability to read, write, understand and speak English clearly.
- Visual and aural acuity to assess patients.
- Communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a variety of individuals.
- Physical stamina and dexterity to perform a variety of tasks.
- Credential: Certification in Operating Room Technology preferred.
- Experience: Prefer experience in operating room setting.
Work Setting
Exposure to a variety of clinical conditions, technologies, and environmental settings.
Education: High School diploma required. Courses in operating room technology, science, biology, and chemistry preferred. Certified CST Training Program required.
Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #493317. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
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