Travel Surgical Tech - $2,087 per week in Oklahoma City, OK

Job Title: Surgical Technician Profession: Technician Specialty: Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 10 hours (6:30 AM - 5:00 PM) Experience: Graduation from an accredited school/program for Surgical Technicians License: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire Certifications: None Must-Have: Knowledge of basic human anatomy and first-aid methods and practices Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with others Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served Ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status Description: Under immediate to general supervision, provides technical assistance in the capacity of a surgical technician in an operating room or other facility performing surgical procedures. Cleans or sterilizes contaminated instruments, equipment, and supplies; cleans operating room areas; disposes of soiled linen.

Job Title: Surgical Technician Profession: Technician Specialty: Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 10 hours (6:30 AM - 5:00 PM) Experience: Graduation from an accredited school/program for Surgical Technicians License: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire Certifications: None Must-Have: Knowledge of basic human anatomy and first-aid methods and practices Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with others Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served Ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status Description: Under immediate to general supervision, provides technical assistance in the capacity of a surgical technician in an operating room or other facility performing surgical procedures. Learns to use physician preference cards to assist in preparing the operating room for surgical procedures. Prepares sterile field by opening instruments and supplies utilizing sterile technique. Performs the surgical scrub prior to the patient entering the room on all procedures. Assists in preparing the operative field by aiding the physician in draping the patient. Preserves and ensures correct identification of operative specimens for laboratory analysis. Obtains special equipment such as electrosurgical machines and diagnostic lights and ensures they are in working order. Manipulates instruments to aid in the efficiency of the surgeon and to avoid hazards to the patient. Observes the progress of surgery and provides additional instruments, supplies, or other items as needed. Recognizes and corrects breaks in sterile technique. Participates in sponge, needle, and instrument counts as directed by the circulating nurse. Cleans or sterilizes contaminated instruments, equipment, and supplies; cleans operating room areas; disposes of soiled linen. Assists in the training of surgical technicians. If assigned to the Labor and Delivery unit, may be required to perform a variety of clerical and technical direct patient care activities. Performs other duties as assigned.