Travel Surgical Tech - $2,047 per week in Grapevine, TX

Cynet Health

Grapevine, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$2,047–$2,047

SKILLS

Asepsis, Basic Life Support (BLS), Cleanroom, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Infection Control, Instrumentation, Interoperability, Interpersonal Skills, Nursing, Nursing Management, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Recycling, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Safety/Work Safety, Service Delivery, Special Needs, Sterilization, Surgical Procedures, Surgical Supplies, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Grapevine, TX

POSTED

3 days ago

Job Title: Surgical Technologist 1 Profession: Surgical Technologist Specialty: Surgical Technologist Duration: 13 weeks Shift: AM Hours per Shift: 8 hours Experience: 2 years minimum experience in plastics and trauma License: N/A Certifications: BLS (AHA Only), CST Must-Have: 2 years minimum experience Description: The Surgical Technologist 1 functions in the inter-operative phase of patient care to expedite surgical procedures, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position assists the surgical team through the use of equipment and instrumentation to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, and that required equipment is available and functioning properly. Discuss any special needs with the surgeon before surgery and scrub in to surgery in an adequate time for proper preparation of instruments before the surgeon scrubs in. Prepare the operative site by aseptically cleaning and patient clipping, as needed. Prepare and maintain the instrument table(s) in an organized and comprehensive manner to avoid damage to instrumentation as well as incorrect needs or instrument counts. Identify damaged or incomplete trays, rectify discrepancies immediately, or contact those that can help in order to avoid delays or injury. Set up the operating room according to surgical procedure schedules; arrange sterile set up of instrument table supplies and equipment required for specific procedures, carefully selecting and opening only needed supplies. Ensure the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies during surgical procedures. Perform surgical counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and miscellaneous items according to established policies and procedures. Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team staff. Pass sterile supplies and equipment to surgeons and assistants during procedures, hold retractor devices, and act to anticipate and respond to the surgical team's needs during the course of surgery. Assist the surgical team with draping and positioning the patient. Receive surgical specimens following specimen protocol, and pass the specimens off the sterile field to the circulating nurse, verifying the source of the specimen. Assist with placement of surgical dressings to the operative site following surgical case completion. Disassemble surgical instrumentation as indicated at the end of the procedure, recycle as indicated, and appropriately dispose of sharps, fluids, and waste at the end of the surgical procedure. Prepare soiled instrumentation for proper transportation to the decontamination area. Ensure the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, maintenance, and preparation of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for distribution. Clean the operating room following each case and return equipment to appropriate storage areas. Follow infection control policies, guidelines for Perioperative Practice, and other regulatory requirements in order to assure a safe work environment for self, coworkers, and patients. Ensure proper orientation and knowledge of all equipment and instrumentation prior to patient use. Knowledge of infection prevention and regulatory sterilization standards is essential. Knowledge of the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques is required. Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are necessary to interact with surgical and central sterile processing team members. Occasional exposure to chemical or radiation hazards may occur. This job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, and demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery and integrity is a basic requirement of all positions.

About the Company

Cynet Health

Cynet Health is a TJC certified MBE and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Health Med and Health IT staffing and consulting services to countless hospitals, SNFs, clinics, labs, CROs, health & wellness centers, pharmacies, and other medical facilities across the United States. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, we are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and a recognized Diversity Supplier.

COMPANY SIZE

1,000 to 1,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

WEBSITE

https://cynethealth.com/

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