Travel Surgical Technologist - $2,009 per week at Centura Health Corporation - 14300 Orchard Pkwy
Westminster, CO 80031
About the Job
- BLS
Certification Details
- The Surgical Tech works under the supervision of the surgeon and RN.
- Assists surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying sterile set-up of instruments, equipment and supplies for surgical cases and passing items to surgeons and nurses as needed.
- Assists in preparing and moving patients and sterilizing and cleaning instruments, equipment and rooms.
- Uses physician preference card to identify supplies and equipment needed for the scheduled surgical or emergency procedures.
- Updates preference cards with any necessary changes.
- Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure.
- Prepares solutions and medications used.
- Properly labels and reports amounts used for charting.
- Prepare back table and mayo stand anticipating needs of the surgeon and through the use of the surgeon’s preference card.
- Provides supplies or equipment upon request for the surgeon, nurses and/or anesthesiologist.
- Assist with draping sterile field; drapes and covers operating and instrument tables.
- Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation, before incision is closed and as needed.
- Delivers surgical specimens/cultures from operative field to circulating nurse.
- Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
- Prepares and sterilizes supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures.
- Reviews and replaces supplies in the surgical case following a procedure.
- Discards expired medications per protocol.
- Assists with terminal cleaning of operating room.
- Puts equipment, supplies and instruments away as required.
- Assists in prepping room for the next patient.
- Holds retractors or instruments, sponges or suctions operative site, applies electrocautery to clamps on bleeders, cuts suture material, connects drains to suction apparatus and applies dressings to a wound.
- Ability to provide on-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours per department and/or facility policy.
- Effectively communicates with surgeon and nursing staff.
- Anticipates possible problems or complications that could arise during case.
- Adjusts quickly and prepares for emergent cases that change work flow.
- Performs all duties in a conscientious, courteous and caring manner to maintain positive customer relations.
- Maintains efficiency under stress and with irregular working hours.
- Adheres to department procedures and acceptable protocols.
- Applies knowledge of the dress code related to Standard Precautions and consistently wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Reports any life safety issues, environmental concerns or process deviation to immediate supervisor.
- Participates in quality improvement, evidence based practice and research activities.
- Participates in professional and program development by attending department in-services, meetings and by sharing professional expertise to enhance quality of patient care and staff development.
- Seeks specialty service learning opportunities and growth for advancement.
- Assists with the education of new staff and students.
- Demonstrates effective time management and is proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting productivity requirements.
- Adapts to rapidly changing technologies, policies, regulations, census and staffing through priority setting and flexibility.
Job Details
- One year of experience in a surgical setting preferred.
- Experience in a specialty field preferred.
- Basic Computer skills required.
Job Requirements
- Float Requirements: - Floating may be required to any Centura location within sixty (60) miles of the original assignment location or Centura-identified 'float zone'.
- Float assignments may include duties outside of original assignment job requirements (including skill set) in accordance with Centura policy.
Additional Details