Travel Surgical Technician - $1,986 per week
Company: Centura Health Corporation - 11600 W 2nd Pl
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: September 28, 2024
Job Description:
- Job Details
- The Surgical Tech works under the supervision of the surgeon
and RN.
- Assists surgical team during operative procedures by arranging
and inventorying sterile set-up of instruments, equipment, and
supplies for surgical cases and passing items to surgeons and
nurses as needed.
- Assists in preparing and moving patients and sterilizing and
cleaning instruments, equipment, and rooms.
- Uses physician preference card to identify supplies and
equipment needed for the scheduled surgical or emergency
procedures.
- Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment,
and medications/solutions needed for procedure.
- Prepares solutions and medications used and properly labels and
reports amounts used for charting.
- Prepare back table and mayo stand anticipating needs of the
surgeon and through the use of the surgeon's preference card.
- Provides supplies or equipment upon request for the surgeon,
nurses and/or anesthesiologist.
- Assist with draping sterile field; drapes and covers operating
and instrument tables.
- Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the
operation, before incision is closed and as needed.
- Delivers surgical specimens/cultures from operative field to
circulating nurse.
- Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during
procedure by checking package integrity, indicators, and opening
procedures.
- Prepares and sterilizes supplies and equipment used in surgical
procedures.
- Reviews and replaces supplies in the surgical case following a
procedure and discards expired medications per protocol.
- Assists with terminal cleaning of operating room and puts
equipment, supplies, and instruments away as required.
- Assists in prepping room for the next patient.
- Holds retractors or instruments, sponges or suctions operative
site, applies electrocautery to clamps on bleeders, cuts suture
material, connects drains to suction apparatus, and applies
dressings to a wound.
- Ability to provide on-call coverage outside of standard
scheduled hours per department and/or facility policy.
- Effectively communicates with surgeon and nursing staff.
- Anticipates possible problems or complications that could arise
during case. Adjusts quickly and prepares for emergent cases that
change work flow.
- Performs all duties in a conscientious, courteous, and caring
manner to maintain positive customer relations.
- Maintains efficiency under stress and with irregular working
hours.
- Adheres to department procedures and acceptable protocols.
- Applies knowledge of the dress code related to Standard
Precautions and consistently wears appropriate personal protective
equipment (PPE).
- Reports any life safety issues, environmental concerns, or
process deviation to immediate supervisor.
- Participates in quality improvement, evidence-based practice,
and research activities.
- Participates in professional and program development by
attending department in-services, meetings, and by sharing
professional expertise to enhance quality of patient care and staff
development.
- Seeks specialty service learning opportunities and growth for
advancement.
- Assists with the education of new staff and students.
- Demonstrates effective time management and is proactive in
prioritizing workload and meeting productivity requirements.
- Adapts to rapidly changing technologies, policies, regulations,
census, and staffing through priority setting and flexibility.
- Job Requirements
- One year of experience in a surgical setting preferred.
- Experience in a specialty field preferred.
- Basic Computer skills required.
- Schedule Information
- Ability to provide on-call coverage outside of standard
scheduled hours per department and/or facility policy.
- Additional Details
- Floating may be required to any Centura location within sixty
(60) miles of the original assignment location or
Centura-identified 'float zone.'
- Float assignments may include duties outside of original
assignment job requirements (including skill set) in accordance
with Centura policy.
Keywords: Centura Health Corporation - 11600 W 2nd Pl, Lakewood , Travel Surgical Technician - $1,986 per week, Professions , Lakewood, Colorado
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