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Travel Surgical Tech - $1,920 per week in Brewster, WA

Malone Healthcare

  • Brewster, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • $1,920

Highlights

Act as first assistant to the surgeon as needed, including retracting tissue, cutting sutures, sponging blood, or irrigating the wound; properly identify and preserve surgical specimens. Pick and prepare instrument sets and appropriate instrumentation based on the proposed surgery, potential complications, and surgeon preferences; check the room for all necessary equipment prior to procedures.

Numbers & Facts

LocationBrewster, WA
Salary$1,920

Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Pick and prepare instrument sets and appropriate instrumentation based on the proposed surgery, potential complications, and surgeon preferences; check the room for all necessary equipment prior to procedures
  • Scrub, gown, and glove self and other team members; drape patients according to approved methods and ensure sterile technique is maintained throughout the operative procedure
  • Handle instruments correctly, count sponges and sharps with the Circulating Nurse at required intervals, and anticipate the surgeon's needs to minimize delays
  • Act as first assistant to the surgeon as needed, including retracting tissue, cutting sutures, sponging blood, or irrigating the wound; properly identify and preserve surgical specimens
  • Perform sterile processing duties including decontamination, sterilization, and organization of surgical instruments and equipment using autoclaves, sonic washers, and other sterilizing equipment
  • Maintain inventory levels in sterile storage areas, stock and inventory crash carts, and report equipment servicing or maintenance needs to the department supervisor
Required Qualifications
  • Successful graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist training program, or a minimum of one year of experience in OR scrub nursing (may be waived at the discretion of the OR Supervisor)
  • Current BLS certification required
  • Thorough knowledge of medical asepsis as it applies to the OR, including proper handling of tissue specimens, cultures, and smears
  • Ability to tolerate exposure to blood and/or body tissue
  • Willingness to work rotating shifts, take call, and work weekends as scheduling demands
Preferred Experience / Skills
  • Certification as a Central Supply Technician
  • Knowledge of various surgical procedures and individual surgeon techniques and preferences
  • Experience operating and monitoring sterilization equipment including autoclaves and sonic washers
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage tedious tasks such as memorizing numerous surgical instruments and maintaining supply inventory
Why Join Us
  • Opportunity to contribute to a dual-role position encompassing both surgical technology and sterile processing, offering broad clinical exposure
  • Supportive environment that encourages professional growth through in-services, journals, individual study, and approved continuing education opportunities


Job ID 890611

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