Travel Surgical Tech - $1,912 per week in Bangor, ME

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Mindlance Health to find a qualified Surg Tech in Bangor, Maine, 04401!

Pay Information

$1,912 per week

About The Position

ID : 73294455 Shift : Day Shift Description : Local Travelers Who Live within 50 miles of the facility will receive a lower rate. Must have orthopedic experience to include total joints and sports medicine. JOB SUMMARY Per the standards of the Association of Surgical Technologist surgical technologist work under the direct supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. The ST is responsible for ensuring the operating room environment is safe, equipment functions properly, and the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. The ST handles instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. The technologist has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Duties of the technologist include, but are not limited to : checking supplies and equipment needed for a procedure; scrubs, gowns and gloves self, surgeon and assistants; performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operating and before the incision is closed; assists in draping the sterile field; passes instruments to the surgeon during the procedure; maintains the highest standard of sterile technique; assists with terminal cleaning of room; cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization and assist in prepping the surgical suite for the next patient. The ST is also responsible for working with new employees and students and help train them in the ST role. The ST is not permitted to function in the circulating nurse roll, first assistant roll and is restricted from administering medications and completing patient records. Duties of the technologist include, but are not limited to : checking supplies and equipment needed for a procedure; scrubs, gowns and gloves self, surgeon and assistants; performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operating and before the incision is closed; assists in draping the sterile field; passes instruments to the surgeon during the procedure; maintains the highest standard of sterile technique; assists with terminal cleaning of room; leans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization assist in prepping the surgical suite for the next patient The Scrub Tech is also responsible for working with new employees and students and help train them in the Scrub Tech role. JOB REQUIREMENTS Trade or Technical School (Certificate or Diploma) Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Experience : At least one year previous experience preferred Covenant Health Mission Statement We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities. Core Values Compassion We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering. Integrity We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources. Collaboration We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities. Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation. We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additional Information :

• If traveler resides within 50 miles of the facility a $10 / hr decrease will apply
• Up to 16 hours of orientation is unpaid
• St. Joseph's can cancel up to 3 shifts per 13 week contract Position Billing string = Medefis Guaranteed Hours : 40 Contract Weeks : 91

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About Mindlance Health

Mindlance Health is a leading provider of allied health clinicians to hospitals, clinics, behavioral health and other facilities throughout the US. Our unique approach to recruitment begins with the basic premise that YOU, the healthcare provider, are the most important person in the relationship. Our goal is to assist you in finding the right position that not only matches your skillset but fuels the passion in your soul to advance your career.  Our clients choose Mindlance Health because they know our passion is to fill their jobs with the best candidates in the business and to pay above competitive rates, assuring we are hiring the most talented clinicians in the market.