Travel Surgical Tech - $1,660 per week in Marietta, GA

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Surg Tech in Marietta, Georgia, 30060!

Pay Information

$1,660 per week

About The Position

Job Title : Surgical Technologist Certified

Profession : CST

Specialty : Surgical Techs

Duration : 13 weeks

Shift : Day

Hours per Shift : 0645 - 1715, 4 days per week

Experience : Minimum experience required

License : Certified Surgical Technologist or Tech in Surgery - Certified

Certifications : Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Must-Have : Knowledge of surgical procedures, ability to collaborate with health care providers, and strong customer service skills.

Description :

The Surgical Technologist Certified functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse.

The role assists the health care team in providing safe, age-appropriate, and culturally aware patient care.

The incumbent has the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases.

There is an expectation to occasionally work above this level as cases require.

This position involves anticipating the needs of the surgeon and other members of the health care team.

The Surgical Technologist exhibits an acquisition of additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult cases.

The role demonstrates an efficient and organized surgical plan for assigned cases.

Proactive discussion of the surgical plan with other members of the health care team is essential.

The ability to troubleshoot instruments and equipment is a key responsibility.

Anticipation of any additional supplies or equipment required for procedures is expected.

Mentoring, precepting, or training in various modalities is part of the role.

Participation in performance improvement initiatives is required.

Duties include :

Preparing the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment.

Vigilance for the maintenance of the sterile field and other patient safety concerns is essential.

Gathering required instruments and supplies is part of the role, as well as serving as a surgical assistant when needed.

Assisting with inventory, ordering, and stocking is also included.

Ensuring compliance with relevant standards is necessary.

Call or late coverage may be required related to the facility.

Core Responsibilities :

Knowledge and understanding of the procedure being performed is crucial.

Checking supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures involves reviewing and utilizing appropriate preference cards.

Assisting with room set-up includes opening of sterile supplies.

Setting up sterile tables with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medication / solutions needed for the procedure is expected.

Performing appropriate surgical counts with the circulator is a critical task.

Participating in the procedure pause / time-out is mandatory.

Scrubbing, gowning, and gloving oneself, as well as gowning and gloving the surgeon and assistants, is required.

Assisting in draping the sterile field is a responsibility.

Passing instruments to the surgeon during the procedure is essential while maintaining an organized back table.

High standards of sterile technique must be maintained throughout the procedure.

Preparing sterile dressings is part of the post-operative process.

Cleaning and preparing instruments for terminal sterilization is essential.

Applying principles of asepsis ensures patient safety.

Preparing case carts according to procedure and preference cards is part of the planning process.

Observing patient condition and reporting any changes or significant findings to the physician and registered nurse is required.

Planning for the next steps in case progression is crucial during procedures, especially in emergencies.

Preparing the operating room and other areas involves stocking, cleaning, and turning over the room for patient receiving.

Maintaining financial stewardship related to supplies is important.

Collaboration and Patient Care :

The role includes providing relationship-based, patient-centered care.

Understanding cultural diversity and adapting service delivery is vital.

Verifying procedures and conducting relief bedside shift reports are required.

Using current clinical practice standards under supervision is necessary.

Upholding all organizational policies and procedures is essential.

Supporting evidence-based practice and ethical accountability is part of the role.

Demonstrating teamwork and collaboration with responsibility for resource management encourages a positive work environment.

Serving as a patient advocate ensures comprehensive patient safety and care.

Assisting with cleaning between cases and preparing rooms for the next patient is part of duties.

Transporting patients safely is also included.

Providing age-appropriate comfort and safety measures is essential.

Participating in performance improvement initiatives and seeking process improvement is encouraged.

Maintaining a positive attitude and flexibility in assignments is important.

Practice Development :

Completing all initial and annual competencies, required training, and education is expected.

Providing a positive learning environment for students and new hires is part of the responsibility.

Striving to embody organizational standards of behavior is essential.

Participating in training related to new policies or equipment is necessary.

Maintaining ongoing education related to the field and implementing new processes or technology is required.

Other Duties :

Supporting licensed staff as needed by utilizing skills is part of the role.

Caring for surgical equipment and maintaining cleanliness in the surgical area is essential.

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

About Cynet Health

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