Travel OB Tech - $2,111 per week in Lebanon, NH

Job Title: Certified Surgical Technician Profession: Technologist Specialty: Surgical Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 11.5 Hours Hours per Shift: 19:00 - 07:00 Experience: Minimum Years of Experience Required Description: The Certified Surgical Technician works collaboratively with the surgical team while advocating for patient safety and maintaining the sterile field. He or she organizes and prepares all instruments for surgical procedures and is in charge of maintaining and running the surgical back table. The CST anticipates surgeon needs and ensures they have what they need for their cases ahead of time. The technician sets up rooms and adheres to established standards and procedures. There is a light call schedule for emergent cases only and no trauma call is required. Functional Duties and Responsibilities: Demonstrates competence in care of specimens and accurately handles specimens at all times. Carries out medical/surgical asepsis during treatments/procedures and follows aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies and setting up procedures. Cleans and prepares rooms in a timely manner prior to procedures and after the last case. Follows department procedure for steam sterilization and is responsible for chemical and biological monitoring as appropriate. Ensures all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each surgical procedure are available at the time of the procedure. Collaborates with other members of the nursing team to maintain equipment and supplies for surgical procedures. Checks all equipment/instruments prior to each procedure to ensure proper functioning. Consults with other staff members with general questions and when unfamiliar with equipment or procedure. Accurately completes operating room counts (instruments, sponges, needles) and follows proper procedure in the event of an incorrect count. Reports all discrepancies to the Circulating RN and surgeon and resolves them immediately. Sets up, scrubs, and prepares for procedures at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time unless otherwise directed. Maintains an orderly and sterile instrument table for efficiency and follows standard setup. Holds responsibility for the care of instruments/equipment during the intra-operative phase. Complies with call schedule following department and organization procedures. Patient Care: Interacts professionally with patients and families, providing explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary and appropriate. Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when a patient complains of pain. Adopts procedures for treatments to meet individual needs. Assists in positioning, prepping, and draping patients for surgical procedures. Able to scrub basic cases with little to no supervision. Knowledge and understanding of specific surgical procedures related to the specialty. Basic understanding of workflow and supply needs in the surgical environment.