Location: Austin,TX, USA
Job Title: Local Contract - Certified Surgical Tech - Pediatrics Number of positions: 1Years of experience: One to three years Shift: Day shifts- 40 hours Duration: 13 weeksStart Date: 04/21/2024Hourly pay: $30.80OT: 1.5Weekly Pay: $1,155JOB DESCRIPTIONSummaryDepartment: Peds SurgeryShift Timings: 14:30-23:00 Hours Monday to Friday (5 Days/8 Hours)Per Week: 40 Hours3 OR's and 2 Procedure Rooms Service lines: General, Urology, Ortho, ENT, Plastics, Ophthalmology, Dental, Endoscopy, and Pediatric gynecology.Roles & ResponsibilitiesPreparing sterile operating rooms for surgeries.Sterilizing equipment and instruments.Stocking adequate supplies for surgery.Preparing patients for surgery by washing and disinfecting incision sites.Providing support during surgery by passing instruments and other supplies.Tracking surgical supplies.Staying up-to-date on surgical technology, medical terminology, and procedures.Working well with surgeons, surgical assistant, nurses and general surgical team.Helping provide great patient care.QUALIFICATIONSBLS and ACLSNational Institutes of Health (NIH)Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.The ability to stand for extended periods.Strong technical skills.Knowledge of medical terminologyPassionate about patient careRequires a minimum of two years of current Pediatric Surgical Tech experience. Graduate from a fully accredited Certified Surgical Tech programActive unencumbered Texas Surgical Tech state license One year of Cerner experience Requirements•COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.Participates in relevant continuing education programs.Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUSHealthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.