Job Description
Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel Certified Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Rochester, Minnesota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Certified Surgical Technologist
- Discipline : Allied Health Professional
- Duration : 16 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift : 10 hours, days
- Employment Type : Travel
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Job Summary :
The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) provides care to the surgical patient under the direct supervision of the registered nurse and in collaboration with the surgical team.The CST performs primarily in the surgical scrub role preparing, selecting and maintaining equipment, instruments, and supplies.The CST utilizes knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, surgical instrumentation and technology as member of the surgical team.The CST will float to a variety of surgical specialties, as necessary, to provide care to surgical patients.\n
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Required Skills & Experience :
If graduated from a surgical tech program that was NOT accredited, at least one year of surgical tech experience (within the last 5 years) in an applicable care setting is required.Possesses knowledge in the application of sterile and aseptic technique.Adapts to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting.Proven ability to communicate with a variety of people in a direct, empathetic, and articulate manner.\n
Preferred Skills & Experience :
Two years successful surgical technologist experience in acute care, perioperative or surgical setting within the last five years preferred.Comprehensive understanding of surgical processes and procedures preferred.\n
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Required Education :
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician program.OR
Graduate of an unaccredited Surgical Tech Program and at least 1 (one) year of Surgical Tech experience (within the last 5 years) in an applicable care setting.\n
Preferred Education :
Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program preferred.\n
Required Certifications & Licensure :
Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.CST Certification through NBSTSA.\n
Preferred Certifications & Licensure :
N / A\n
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Required for travelers : Mayo Clinic requires graduation from an accredited or military Surgical Tech program and certification through National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). The program has to be completed through an accredited program, which can be verified through CAAHEP or ABHES.
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BLS and CST Certification through NBSTSA
RightSourcing IHS Job ID #3-36413556. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.