Travel Surgical Tech - $1,886 per week in Champaign, IL

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Surg Tech in Champaign, Illinois, 61822!

Pay Information

$1,886 per week

About The Position

Job Title : Surgical Technician

Profession : Tech

Specialty : Surgical

Duration : 13 weeks

Shift : Day

Hours per Shift : 8 hours

Experience : Five plus (5) years of experience as a surgical technologist

License : Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Certifications : BLS (AHA), State Credentialing Application

Must-Have :

Certification of Completion in Surgical Technology or Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology

Description :

The Surgical Technician functions as an integral part of the perioperative team as the first, second, or assisting surgical technician or second circulator under the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN).

Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to maintain a sterile environment.

Demonstrates competency in select technical and psychomotor skills, judgment, and appropriate knowledge base.

Provides age-specific care to obstetrical patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Assists in the organization and coordination of supplies and equipment to maintain an efficient and cost-effective department.

Facilitates communication for the unit with all departments.

Answers the phone, informs nursing staff of needed tests, exams, or significant problems with patients on the nursing unit.

Serves as a liaison between nursing units.

Collects data on assigned patients as directed by the RN and unit-based performance standards.

Performs accurate documentation duties on the nursing unit and in patient records as directed by unit-based performance standards and guidelines.

Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.

Schedules appointments, consults, diagnostic tests, and examinations for patients on the nursing unit.

Initiates, compiles, and maintains patient charts.

Performs or assists patients with the activities of daily living.

Prepares patients for transportation and / or transports them.

Maintains an accurate log of admission, discharge, and transfer of patients on computer in a timely manner.

Ensures patient charges are entered.

Participates in Quality Assessment / Performance Improvement and Infection Control Committee's as needed.

Assists with supply ordering, inventory control, and supply chain management as necessary.

Collaborates with surgeons and the OR team to ensure needed trays, instrumentation, and supplies are ready for each procedure.

Utilizes preference cards to assure specialized supplies are available.

Assists with cleaning and sterilization of instruments needed.

Ensures proper disposal of trash and sharps.

Preps patients and participates in Time Out.

Assists with room turnover.

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

About Cynet Health

Your travel adventure begins here. Matching talented healthcare heroes like you with high-paying jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics.