Travel Surgical Tech - $2,120 per week in Lebanon, NH

Job Title: Certified Surgical Technician Profession: Surgical Tech Specialty: Birthing Pavilion Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12 Hour PM-AM Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of experience preferred License: Certified Surgical Technician licensure required Certifications: BLS certification preferred Must-Have: Knowledge of Client specific surgical procedures Description: The Certified Surgical Technician works collaboratively with the surgical team while advocating for patient safety and maintaining the sterile field. Accurately completes operating room counts (instruments, sponges, needles) and follows proper procedure in the event of an incorrect count.

Job Title: Certified Surgical Technician Profession: Surgical Tech Specialty: Birthing Pavilion Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12 Hour PM-AM Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of experience preferred License: Certified Surgical Technician licensure required Certifications: BLS certification preferred Must-Have: Knowledge of Client specific surgical procedures Description: The Certified Surgical Technician works collaboratively with the surgical team while advocating for patient safety and maintaining the sterile field. He or she organizes and prepares all instruments for surgical procedures and is in charge of maintaining and running the surgical back table. The CST anticipates surgeon needs, ensures they have what they need for their cases ahead of time, sets up rooms, and always adheres to established standards and procedures. There is a light call schedule for emergent cases only and no trauma call. Functional Duties and Responsibilities: Demonstrates competence in the care of specimens and accurately handles specimens at all times. Carries out medical/surgical asepsis during treatments/procedures and follows aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies and setting up procedures. Cleans and prepares rooms in a timely manner prior to procedures and after the last case. Follows department procedure for steam sterilization and is responsible for chemical and biological monitoring as appropriate. Ensures all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each individual surgical procedure are available at the time of the procedure. Collaborates with other members of the nursing team to maintain equipment and supplies for surgical procedures. Checks all equipment/instruments needed prior to each procedure to ensure proper functioning. Consults with other staff members with general questions and when unfamiliar with equipment or procedures. Accurately completes operating room counts (instruments, sponges, needles) and follows proper procedure in the event of an incorrect count. Reports all discrepancies to the circulating RN and surgeon, and/or corrects immediately. Sets up, scrubs, and prepares for procedures at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled time unless otherwise directed. Maintains an orderly and sterile instrument table for the purpose of efficiency and follows department standard setup. Holds responsibility for the care of instruments/equipment during the intra-operative phase. Complies with call schedule following department and organizational procedures and protocol. Patient Care: Interacts professionally with patients and families, providing explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary and appropriate. Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patients complain of pain. Adopts procedures for treatments to meet individual needs. Assists in positioning, prepping, and draping patients for surgical procedures. Able to scrub basic cases with little to no supervision. Knowledge and understanding of Client specific surgical procedures including Cesarean section and hysterectomy, as well as knowledge of episiotomy procedures and the role in procedures. Basic understanding of Labor and Delivery unit and specific workflow and supply needs.