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Travel Certified Surgical TechnologisteTeam Inc • Austin, TX, US
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Travel Certified Surgical Technologist

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist

eTeam Inc • Austin, TX, US
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Job Description

eTeam Inc is seeking a travel Certified Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Austin, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty : Certified Surgical Technologist
  • Discipline : Allied Health Professional
  • Start Date : 11 / 03 / 2025
  • Duration : 13 weeks
  • 24 hours per week
  • Shift : 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type : Travel

Job Title : Surgical Technologist II

Location : Austin, TX 78717

Duration : 03-06 Months

Schedule Notes : 3pm to 11pm. Mon to Fri with On Call

Duties :

  • Prepares and assists with the preparation of the operating room according to the needs and age appropriateness of the
  • patient and the surgical procedure as evidenced by the following, but not limited to : knowledge of surgical pathology as

  • related to the planned surgical intervention; knowledge of allergies (awareness of high risk groups for latex allergy);
  • knowledge and preparation of special equipment i.e., implants, prostheses, instrumentation per procedure / preference,

    and medications.

  • Applies knowledge of the surgical procedure by anticipating the needs of the surgeon, having supplies opened or readily
  • available in a cost effective manner as observed by the circulating nurse / nurse manager. Seeks the assistance of the

    circulating nurse and references the preference card when unable to make a decision regarding opening versus readily

    available.

  • Attends and participates in in-services and other continuing education opportunities to maintain professional development.
  • Maintains correct count of sponges, needles, and instruments according to the established policy and procedure 100% of
  • the time as observed by the circulating nurse.

  • Assists in the care and labeling of specimens 100% of the time as observed by the circulating nurse.
  • Acknowledges
  • Skills :

    Scrubs, and wears gown and gloves in accordance with the Recommended Practices and within a reasonable time frame

    that facilitates counting of instruments, sponges, and sharps, and the O.R. policy and procedure 100% of the time as

    observed by the circulating nurse. This includes conducting an inventory count when placing instruments in pan and taking

    them to the decontamination area ensuring that no instruments are lost as documented on the instrument count sheet.

  • Assists in the maintenance of equipment and supplies by inspection, proper cleaning, care, and utilization according to
  • company recommendations and the O.R. policy and procedures 100% of the time as observed by the circulating nurse. If

    problems are found, reports to the appropriate person for solution.

  • Sets up back table, instruments, medications, and supplies according to the type of surgery and the service 100% of the
  • time as observed by the circulating nurse / nurse manager.

  • Utilizes basic technical skills to implement the plan of care as exhibited by identified unit-based competencies and skills
  • with no more than 5 exceptions, excluding written counseling. Skills : complies with unit policies on the processing and

    handling of sterile and contaminated instruments; opens and closes assigned rooms according to unit policy; correctly

    operates the sterilizers and labels and reads the printout to verify that the necessary conditions for sterilization have been

    met; completes all other unit-based competencies.

    Education :   \nEducational program completion for surgical\ntechnologists which may include operating\nroom / surgical training completed in the army, navy, air\nforce, marine corps, or coast guard of the United States\nor in the United States Public Health Service- REQUIRED 2 years Experience as a surgical technologist and has experience in two or more surgical specialties- REQUIRED\n\nCST-SUR - Cert-Cert Surgical TECH\nNational Board of Surgical Technology and\nSurgical Assisting OR National Center for\nCompetency Testing

    About eTeam Inc

    eTeam was formed in 1999 with the goal of becoming the company of choice for clients, talent and staffing professionals. Today, we’re one of the fastest-growing global companies and ranked as one of the best companies to work for by Staffing Industry Analysts. We aspire everyday to do quality work for our clients and help our talent work at some of the most amazing companies.

  • Benefits : Health and dental insurance
  • Benefits

  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
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