Travel Surgical Technician

Job Description

First Connect Health is seeking a travel Surgical Technician for a travel job in Geneva, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Surgical Technician
• Discipline : Allied Health Professional
• Start Date : 12 / 15 / 2025
• Duration : 15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 9 hours, days
• Employment Type : Travel

Title : OR Tech

Location : Geneva, NY 14456

Duration : 15 Weeks

Shift : Days (9

Requirements : 2+ yrs. of exp.

BLS (through AHA or RQI specifically) required

OR Tech certification required

Description :

The Scrub Technician participates as a team member in the planning and implementation of nursing care for each patient. She / He will demonstrate an ability to work with the medical, nursing, and ancillary services to provide safe patient care. The Scrub Tech demonstrates a professional, courteous manner, and handles confidential information with discretion for the patient and their family.

Demonstrates the ability to clean instruments and ensure sterility is achieved by utilizing the appropriate procedures. Recognizes successful completion of steam autoclave and automated high level disinfectant units.

Selects equipment and supplies in an organized manner, based on Surgical Procedure. Demonstrates competence in preparing instrument sets according to preference lists, patient history, and age. Utilizes supplies cost-effectively. Demonstrates ability to handle and operate sophisticated equipment. Detects and readily adapts to changes in surgical procedures

Creates and Maintains Sterile Field. Maintains aseptic technique at all times in accordance with AORN Standards. Demonstrates ability to open and handle sterile supplies, proper surgical hand scrubbing, donning sterile gown and gloves, setting up sterile field, receiving sterile supplies from the circulator, and assisting in proper draping of the patient. Initiates corrective measures when break in sterile technique occurs.

Demonstrates ability to work with the medical and nursing staff in providing safe patient care. Uses care with sharps to prevent injury or contamination. Follows policies and procedures for counts and maintains adequate count of all countable items on the sterile field. Initiates proper protocol when counts are incorrect. Accurately draws up medication with proper labeling of all solutions and syringes. Serves as a preceptor and mentor to new employees.

Assesses surgical environment for safety, cleanliness, and compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. Supports a state of continual service readiness. Ensures a clean, safe, and orderly work and care environment.

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About First Connect Health

At First Connect Health , we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency , headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because :

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

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