Travel Surgical Tech - $2,020 per week in Grand Junction, CO

Job Title: Surgical Technologist Profession: Tech Specialty: Surgery Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Evening Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 2 years of Surgical Tech experience License: CO License (DORA) Required Certifications: NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist Required, BLS (AHA) Required Must-Have: - Ability to maintain a sterile field and ensure environmental safety - Ability to recognize and address sharps and fire safety processes - Knowledge of surgical services - Knowledge of sterile processing - Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations - Experience in surgeries support within the surgical team - Experience in life support situations related to surgical care - Experience in sterile field management - Experience in sterilization processes and requirements - Experience in supervision within surgical services (within ORT scope) Description: Performs various duties as a member of the surgical team to ensure a safe and successful operative procedure. This position functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and directly reports to Surgical Services management. It is expected that the Surgical Technologist will support system wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices. In addition, this person will actively participate in the surgical operations safety plan as outlined. Maintains accountability for ensuring the operating room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria. Maintains the sterile field and ensures a safe environment. Recognizes and addresses sharps and fire safety processes. Prepares the operating room and instruments for the surgical procedure. May assist with sterile processing. Assists the surgeon(s) during the procedure while staying within the ORT scope of practice. Can identify emergency situations and exercises judgment when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies. Assists with room turnover, cleaning, and preparation for the next procedure upon completion of the procedure.