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Travel Surgical Tech - $1,655 per week in Augusta, GA

Cynet Health

Augusta, GA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$1,655–$1,655
SKILLS
Accounting, Acute Care, Asepsis, Basic Life Support (BLS), Groundskeeping, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Infection Control, Maintain Compliance, Medications, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Performance Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Compliance, Sterilization, Stewardship, Surgical Procedures, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Augusta, GA
POSTED
7 days ago
Job Title: Surgical Technologist Certified Profession: CST-WMCG-Operating Room Specialty: Surgical Techs Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum Years of Experience Required License: Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor CST - Certified Surgical Technologist or TS-C(NCCT) - Tech in Surgery - Certified or CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant or CSA - Certified Surgical Assistant Must-Have: National certification required Description: The Surgical Technologist Certified functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the healthcare team in providing safe, age-appropriate and culturally aware patient care. Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team. Exhibits an acquisition of additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult cases. Maintains an efficient, organized surgical plan for assigned cases. Takes initiative to discuss surgical plan with other members of the healthcare team. Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment. Anticipates any additional supplies or equipment required for procedures. Ability to mentor, precept, or train in various modalities. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Prepares the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment. Vigilantly maintains the sterile field and addresses other patient safety concerns. Gathers required instruments and supplies, serving as a surgical assistant as needed. Fulfills other duties as assigned, including assisting with inventory, ordering, and stocking surgical areas. Ensures compliance with relevant standards at all times. Call or late coverage may be required. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Possesses knowledge, skill, and ability related to procedures being performed. Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures, reviews and utilizes appropriate preference cards. Assists with room set-up, including opening sterile supplies. Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, and medications needed for procedures in an accurate and timely manner. Performs appropriate surgical counts with the circulator. Actively participates in the procedure pause/time-out. Scrubs, gowns, and gloves; gowns and gloves for the surgeon and assistants. Assists in draping the sterile field. Passes instruments to the surgeon during the procedure and maintains an organized back table and operative field. Anticipates and offers suggestions to the surgeon during the procedure. Maintains the highest standards of sterile technique. Prepares sterile dressings and participates in accounting for specimens post-procedure. Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. Applies principles of asepsis to prevent infection and ensure safety. Prepares case carts according to procedure and preference cards. Observes patients' conditions and reports changes to the physician and registered nurse. Plans proactively for the next steps in the procedure as needed. Prepares the operating room and other areas for receiving patients. Maintains financial stewardship regarding supplies and equipment. Provides culturally aware patient care consistent with population-specific characteristics. Verifies procedures and conducts bedside shift reports with patients. Supports evidence-based practice and ethical accountability. Maintains a positive attitude and flexibility in assignments. Completes all required training, competencies, and education. Participates in training related to new policies, processes, or equipment. Serves as a resource for new technology or procedures introduced. Maintains continuing education related to the field per evaluation period. Maintains organization and cleanliness of the surgical area. Completes other duties as assigned. Ensures compliance with all organizational policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

About the Company

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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/