Travel Surgical Tech - $2,564 per week in Sitka, AK

Job Title: Surgical Technologist Profession: Nursing Specialty: Surgical Technologist Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day shift Tuesday - Friday Hours per Shift: 10 Experience: 1 year License: Not specified Certifications: CST, BLS Must-Have: CST and BLS certifications Description: Must have CST and BLS certifications at the time of submission. Scrubs in on surgical procedures under professional nurse supervision for various advanced and complex types of surgeries. Anticipates the surgeon's preference for certain materials or instruments and responds to these preferences in advance. Updates the nurse as necessary based on ongoing assessment of equipment needs and physician preferences. Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and adaptability to changing patient needs. Sets up sterile table with instruments, equipment, supplies, and medications/solutions needed for surgical procedures. Takes apart and reassembles any instrument or piece of equipment needing cleaning (within the scope of instructed nursing personnel duties) and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. Monitors supplies and instruments to assure sterility of materials used, furthering quality assurance of patient care. Inventories, monitors assigned services supplies, and orders as needed. Develops and implements educational programs and learning aids for the area/department, including in-service classes and special projects. Provides input regarding the need for changes in policies, procedures, and patient care standards. Serves as backup call for emergency cases that may require two surgical technicians. Participates in assigned committees and performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology with appropriate instrumentation, suturing materials, needles, prosthetic devices, and other supplies. Understands wound healing and complications. Knowledge of normal growth, development, and life cycle changes, including physical and behavioral characteristics of individuals for which nursing care is provided. Demonstrates skills in sterile technique and processing, as well as in patient positioning. Ability to handle requests made during surgery.