CO - Surg Tech - Rotating
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Job Description:

Please note that one assignment is for 20 weeks and another is for 13 weeks. Please indicate which one your candidate is intersted in when submitting.

Length - 20 weeks and 13 weeks

Shifts - Rotating

Schedule -3x 12

Start - ASAP

• Experience:
• Completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist program and/or Licensed Surgical Technologist
• License(s):
• Licensed as a Surgical Technologist in the state of Colorado required.
• Certification(s):
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Neonatal/Infant (0-11 months) - Required
• Pediatrics (1-12 years) - Required
• Adolescence (13-17 years) - Required
• Young adult/Adult (18-64 years) - Required
• Adult/Middle-ages (65-79 years) - Required
• Geriatric (80+ years) - Required

Assists during surgical procedures by ensuring and maintaining the integrity of a sterile surgical field and providing instrumentation as needed to the surgical team. Participates in unit activities that assure high levels of quality related to patient care. Functions under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

1. Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies in performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Functions with working knowledge of AORN standards.

Maintains and checks all items for proper packaging, processing, moisture, seal and packaging integrity, sterile indicator if present, and expiration dates. Ensures that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly and the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Working towards competency or competent with Tier 1 surgical cases

Maintains flexibility while contributing to the individualized, ongoing delivery of care within the scope of practice.

Models effective, timely communication with the perioperative team with full participation in Time Out Process to include Briefings and Debriefings.

Assists team in patient transports, room turnovers, and room preparation.

Models professional behavior to include maintaining currency in new technologies and procedures, including instrumentation and equipment.

Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Urgency:NormalShifts:Rotating, 3x12State License Details:Must Be Currently ActiveMinimum Years of Experience:1Minimum Guaranteed Hours:32Specialty Type:Travelers maybe required to float to local facilities*** COVID VACCINATION REQUIRED***Sub Specialty:Surgical TechnologistGeneral Certifications:, General Certifications(BLS/BCLS)Nursing Certifications:Contract Length in Weeks:13