Travel Surgical Technologist

Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

• Specialty:
  Surgical Technologist
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Floating between departments and or local locations within 20 miles is required.

Job Summary:

Provides assistance and support to surgeons by preparing and providing instruments and equipment during surgical procedures in the Operating Room. Works under the supervision of the surgeon. Facilitates a safe, effective and orderly operating room to maximize patient safety.

Essential Duties:
-Demonstrates ability to problem-solve in relation to the procedure being performed.
-Maintain current knowledge of various equipment, procedures and supplies.
-Adheres to proper surgical procedures of aseptic technique and safety in the use of instruments and equipment.
-Performs instrument counts prior to each procedure and maintains an accurate count of sponges, needles, and instruments during the procedure.
-Secures and prepares all supplies and instruments required for surgical intervention before procedures.
-Ensures the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field in the OR.
-Prepares patient skin for surgical treatment.
-Position and re-position patient during surgery.
-Helps monitor patients during surgery.
-Provide supportive care during the pre-operative phase.
-Performs scrub functions.
-Ensures that specimens are correctly handled and routed to the proper source.
-Maintains current knowledge of anatomy/physiology and medications used intraoperatively.
-Keeps current with developments in the field through participation in seminars, workshops and publications.
-Follows all federal, state and departmental safety procedures.
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Skills & Experience:

-Two (2) years current experience required in large OR.
-Must be a team player, flexible, and accustomed to fast paced environment.

Preferred

Skills & Experience:

-Ortho, ENT and/or vascular experience a plus.
-Epic experience preferred, but not required; can train on-site. null Required

Education:

--HS Diploma or GED and one of the following:
-Completion of a Surgical Technician training program (requirement verified at interview) or graduation from an accredited school.
-Certified Surgical Technician credential from either NBSTSA or NCCT + ten (10) years of experience.

Preferred Education:

-N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-BLS certification required and must be completed through American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-Certified Surgical Technicians (CST) through NBSTSA or Tech in Surgery certification NCCT. null

Integrated Healthcare Services Job  #. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Surgical Technologist