Travel Surgical Tech - $1,940 per week in Lakewood, CO

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Surg Tech in Lakewood, Colorado, 80228!

Pay Information

$1,940 per week

About The Position

Job Title : Surgical Technologist

Profession : Tech

Specialty : Surgical

Duration : 13 weeks

Shift : 10-hour day shift

Hours per Shift : 0630-1700

Experience : 1+ years in a surgical setting preferred

License : Colorado DORA Surgical Assistant License Required

Certifications :

• Surgical Technology certification from the National Board Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or
• Certification as a Tech in Surgery from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Required

Must-Have : Basic Life Support certification

Description :

The Surgical Technologist works under the supervision of the surgeon and RN.

Assists the surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying sterile set-up of instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical cases.

Passes items to surgeons and nurses as needed.

Assists in preparing and moving patients, sterilizing, and cleaning instruments, equipment, and rooms.

Uses preference cards to identify supplies and equipment needed for scheduled surgical or emergency procedures.

Updates preference cards with any necessary changes.

Sets up sterile tables with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications / solutions needed for procedures.

Prepares solutions and medications used.

Properly labels and reports amounts used for charting.

Prepares back tables and mayo stands, anticipating needs of the surgeon.

Provides supplies or equipment upon request for the surgeon, nurses, and / or anesthesiologist.

Assists with draping sterile fields and covers operating and instrument tables.

Performs appropriate counts with the circulator prior to the operation, before incision closure, and as needed.

Delivers surgical specimens / cultures from the operative field to circulating nurse.

Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during procedures by checking package integrity and indicators.

Prepares and sterilizes supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures.

Reviews and replaces supplies in the surgical case following a procedure and discards expired medications per protocol.

Assists with terminal cleaning of the operating room.

Puts equipment, supplies, and instruments away as required.

Assists in prepping rooms for the next patient.

Holds retractors or instruments, sponges or suctioning operative sites, applies electrocautery to clamps on bleeders, cuts suture material, connects drains to suction apparatus, and applies dressings to wounds.

Ability to provide on-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours per department policy.

Effectively communicates with the surgical team.

Anticipates possible problems or complications that could arise during cases.

Adjusts quickly and prepares for emergent cases that change workflow.

Performs all duties in a conscientious, courteous, and caring manner to maintain positive customer relations.

Maintains efficiency under stress and with irregular working hours.

Adheres to department procedures and acceptable protocols.

Applies knowledge of the dress code related to Standard Precautions and consistently wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Reports any life safety issues, environmental concerns, or process deviations to immediate supervisor.

Participates in quality improvement and evidence-based practice activities.

Participates in professional and program development by attending department in-services and meetings.

Shares professional expertise to enhance the quality of patient care and staff development.

Seeks specialty service learning opportunities and growth for advancement.

Assists with the education of new staff and students.

Demonstrates effective time management and proactively prioritizes workload.

Adapts to rapidly changing technologies, policies, regulations, census, and staffing through priority setting and flexibility.

Floating may be required to any location within sixty (60) miles of the original assignment location.

Float assignments may include duties outside of original assignment job requirements in accordance with policy.

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Job Requirements

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About Cynet Health

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