Surgical Technician

Technician - Surgical

Ready to make your next career move? VieMed Healthcare Staffing is a premier staffing agency that specializes in connecting skilled professionals with healthcare facilities, ensuring seamless continuity of care and unparalleled service delivery. We are committed to quality, reliability, and integrity for both our candidates and clients. Join us in our mission to elevate healthcare staffing to new heights. We take care of you, so you can take care of others. VHS is looking for a qualified Technician - Surgical.

City : Shreveport

State : LA

Start Date : End Date :

Duration : 11 Weeks

Shift : 0 Hours Day shift

Description : This job assists in procedures competently and professionally ensures appropriate handling and maintenance of equipment and supplies and ensures availability of equipment and supplies for surgical procedures. Scrubs for surgical procedures and performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse RN. Education Required - High school diploma or equivalent and graduate from an accepted course in surgical technology certification. Experience Required - 2 year of experience in specialty Certifications Required - Certification in Surgical Technology.Basic Life Support BLS through American Heart Association. KSAsGood organizational skills.Good time management skills and ability to be self-directed.Ability to demonstrate good judgement. Job DutiesPerforms direct patient care duties including assisting physicians during procedures.Assists in the day-to-day operations of the department.Maintains required clinical knowledge technical skills equipment training and credentials.Adapts to change in a positive constructive manner.Ensures cleanliness and / disinfection of endoscopes while maintaining quality control measures.Performs other related duties as required.The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities duties and skills. Other duties may be added or this description amended at any time.This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance amp Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct patient / employee safety patient privacy and / or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status. Physical and Environmental DemandsThe physical essential functions of this job include but are not limited to the following : Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area works in an area where patients enter works directly with patients and / or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt transport storage preparation dispensing administration cleaning and / or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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W2 Pay Rate : $38.02

• Travel candidates only (50 miles or more from facility)

Certification Requirements : Please confirm credential requirements with VHS upon application.

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