Travel Surgical Technologist
Bozeman, MT
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Days

Shift Information:

10-12 hour shifts depending on needs

Minimum Years of Experience:

2.0 years

Certifications/Requirements:

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certified Surgical Technologist

Position Summary:

The Surgical Technologist serves as the scrub person in the operating room, functioning under the supervision of the surgeon and registered nurse (R.N.). This role is vital to ensuring a safe operating environment, maintaining properly functioning equipment, and maximizing patient safety during operative procedures. The Surgical Technologist should possess expertise in surgical techniques, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and the implementation of tools and technologies that facilitate safe patient care during invasive procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program or equivalent military surgical technologist program

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure completion of case carts according to established preference cards.
• Effectively communicate with operating room staff and sterile processing staff to coordinate instrumentation for both scheduled and unscheduled cases.
• Review daily schedules with the charge nurse and the sterile processing coordinator to identify potential delays and scheduling issues.
• Manage core phone communications, delegate duties as necessary, and coordinate breaks and lunches with relevant personnel.
• Act as a resource for surgical services and sterile processing departments for the procurement of instruments and supplies for all surgical procedures.
• Collaborate with materials management regarding supply utilization and deployment.

Holiday Coverage:

Required