Travel Cath Lab Tech - $2,046 per week in Maryville, IL

Aequor

Maryville, IL

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$2,046–$2,046

SKILLS

Asepsis, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Catheterization, Catheterization Laboratory, Corrective Action, Electricity, Electromagnetism, Employee Orientation, Geriatrics, Groundskeeping, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Healthcare, Implants, Infection Control, Licensing, Lift/Move 100 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Medicine, Military, On Call, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Pediatrics, Performance Management, Physical Demands, Radiography, Registered Nurse (RN), Risk, Specimen Collection, Sterilization, Surgical Supplies, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Maryville, IL

POSTED

12 days ago

Skill Job Description: Be sure to click the blue page icon on the right-side to view Facility and Unit specific details about the position.Certified Surgical Tech 680T00Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of PositionFacilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.??Essential Job FunctionsFunctions as the scrub person and assists as trained during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating RN according to policy.Maintains an organized sterile field and ensures the sterility of the field by taking corrective action as needed. Assists with the placement of sterile drapes. Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.Retrieves and collects specimens and labels specimens appropriately and correctly.Reports any implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to the circulator.Provides complete case preparation and knows, with the ability to adapt, of special instruments, supplies, and equipment needs for patient populations.Demonstrates knowledge of patient s rights and responsibilities according to the patient's age and understanding.???Demonstrates understanding of patient's Advance Directives.Assists in CPR as needed.Assists with pre and post-procedure cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room and necessary instruments.BSMH Surgical technologists are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH policy.Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities.Participates in financial accountability by utilizing resources in a cost-conscious manner and offers performance improvement initiatives.Participates in all patient safety care measures.Accessible for "on call" as scheduled and is available within the time frames as indicated by the department.Participates in the orientation of new staff and students as assigned.Prepares and performs surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated by procedure. Inserts urinary catheter as required.Demonstrates flexibility regarding unit/area staffing and scheduling needs.Maintains personal grooming and attire consistent with BSMH policy.This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.Licensing/CertificationMust be certified by one of the following: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Tech in Surgery Certified (TS-C) (TS-C is not accepted for Surgical Tech jobs in Cincinnati), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (required)If employed in South Carolina NBSTSA certification is required.? If certified prior to 2008 NBSTSA or NCCT certification is accepted.If employed in Virginia, must be certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor and hold a certification with the Virginia Board of Medicine.BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)EducationAssociate degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required)Work ExperienceOne year of perioperative, operating room, or related military surgical technology experience (preferred)TrainingNoneLanguageNonePatient PopulationNeonates (0-4 weeks)Infant (1-12 months)Pediatrics (1-12 years)Adolescents (13-17 years)Adults (18-64 years)Geriatrics (65 years and older)Working ConditionsPeriods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occurMay be exposed to high noise levels and bright lightsMay be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuseMay be required to use physical restraintsMay be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.May have periods of constant interruptionsRequired to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditionsProlonged periods of working alone* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.Physical RequirementsLifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.)?? 34-66%Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.)??? 1-33%Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.)??? 34-66%Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.)??? 1-33%Stoop/Kneel?? 1-33%Crawling??? 0%Climbing??? 0%Balance??? 34-66%Bending??? 34-66%Sitting??? 1-33%Walking?? 1-33%Standing?? 67-100%Additional Physical Requirements/HazardsManual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)Perform shift workManeuver weight of patientsHear alarms/telephone/audio recorderReach above shoulderRepetitive arm/hand movementsFinger DexterityColor VisionAcuity - farAcuity - nearDepth perceptionUse of latex productsExposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergentsExposure to moving mechanical partsExposure to dust/fumesExposure to potential electrical shockExposure to x ray/electromagnetic energyExposure to high pitched noisesGaseous risk exposureSkillsAbility to Follow InstructionsAble to Work IndependentlyAnatomyAnticipate NeedsCommunicationCritical ThinkingInfection ControlKnowledge of AORN and AST RecommendationsMove with a sense of urgencyPhysiologyPossess Surgical ConscienceProfessionalismSelf-DirectedTakes DirectionTeamworkMicrosoft Office

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