Surgical Technologist Travel
Surgical Technologist Travel
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Job Summary and Responsibilities
This position performs technical duties that support the plan of care developed and implemented for the surgical patient. The position contributes to the organizational goals through the provision of quality services. As a travel Surgical Technologist you will have the ability to travel across CommonSpirit Health to provide your expertise when and where staffing needs arise.
- Performs surgical technology tasks and functions that are performed with other members of the surgical team that includes:
- Prepares the operating room for surgical procedures by ensuring the equipment is functioning properly and safely.
- Prepares the operating room and the sterile field for surgical procedures by preparing sterile supplies instruments and equipment using sterile techniques.
- Demonstrates knowledge of human anatomy and pathophysiology and how it relates to the patient and surgical procedure.
- Performs tasks in the sterile field.
- Performs in the role of scrub nurse according to the plan of patient care and departmental staffing needs.
- Performs duties according to department specific expectations as identified and assigned.
- Assists with patient care activities under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
- Anticipates usual and unexpected events during the surgical procedure and responds in an efficient manner.
- Adheres to aseptic practices providing and maintaining a safe environment.
- Handles and processes surgical specimens according to established policy/procedure.
- Functions in the role of assistant as necessary under the direct supervision of the surgeon.
- Demonstrates an appropriate level of understanding awareness and compliance with applicable Joint Commission Federal State and agency laws regulations guidelines and professional standards.
Job Requirements
Required:
- High School Graduate or GED
- Minimum 2 years of prior and recent experience in field of specialty
- Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
- Technologist in Surgery-Certified (TS-C)
- Mandatory Reporter Adult and Mandatory Reporter Child - tracked through Learning system
- Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and associated care
- Knowledge of surgical supplies and equipment
- Knowledge of medical and surgical asepsis and infection control principles
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Manual dexterity skills
- Good interpersonal relationship skills
- Computer skills
- Ability to work under stressful and changing conditions in a calm productive and flexible manner
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Must be willing and able to travel when/where staffing needs arise
Employment Type
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