Travel Surgical Tech - $1,486 per week in Geneva, NY

Job Title: Surgical Scrub Technician Profession: Surgical Tech Specialty: Acute Surgical Tech Duration: 18 weeks Shift: 4x9 hour days Hours per Shift: 9 hours Experience: 1 year required License: OR Tech certification required Certifications: BLS (through AHA or RQI) required Must-Have: - BLS certification - OR Tech certification Description: The Scrub Technician participates as a team member in the planning and implementation of nursing care for each patient. Demonstrates the ability to open and handle sterile supplies, perform proper surgical hand scrubbing, and don sterile gowns and gloves.

Job Title: Surgical Scrub Technician Profession: Surgical Tech Specialty: Acute Surgical Tech Duration: 18 weeks Shift: 4x9 hour days Hours per Shift: 9 hours Experience: 1 year required License: OR Tech certification required Certifications: BLS (through AHA or RQI) required Must-Have: - BLS certification - OR Tech certification Description: The Scrub Technician participates as a team member in the planning and implementation of nursing care for each patient. She/he will demonstrate an ability to work with medical, nursing, and ancillary services to provide safe patient care. The Scrub Tech demonstrates a professional and courteous manner and handles confidential information with discretion for patients and their families. Demonstrates the ability to clean instruments and ensure sterility by utilizing appropriate procedures. Recognizes successful completion of steam autoclave and automated high-level disinfectant units. Selects equipment and supplies in an organized manner based on the surgical procedure. Demonstrates competence in preparing instrument sets according to preference lists, patient history, and age. Utilizes supplies cost-effectively. Demonstrates the ability to handle and operate sophisticated equipment. Detects and readily adapts to changes in surgical procedures. Creates and maintains a sterile field. Maintains aseptic technique at all times in accordance with established standards. Demonstrates the ability to open and handle sterile supplies, perform proper surgical hand scrubbing, and don sterile gowns and gloves. Sets up the sterile field and receives sterile supplies, assisting in proper draping of the patient. Initiates corrective measures when a break in sterile technique occurs. Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with medical and nursing staff in providing safe patient care. Uses care with sharps to prevent injury or contamination. Follows policies and procedures for counts and maintains an adequate count of all countable items on the sterile field. Initiates proper protocol when counts are incorrect. Accurately draws up medications with proper labeling of all solutions and syringes. Serves as a preceptor and mentor to new employees. Assesses the surgical environment for safety, cleanliness, and compliance with regulatory standards. Supports a state of continual service readiness. Ensures a clean, safe, and orderly work and care environment.