Travel Surgical Technologist
Sitka, AK
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x10 hrs, Days

Shift Information

Day shift Tuesday - Friday, 10 hours per day. This role requires on-call and callback duties.

Job Overview

The Certified Surgical Technologist is responsible for assisting in surgical procedures under the supervision of a professional nurse. The position requires anticipation of surgeons’ preferences, maintaining sterility, and ensuring the availability of necessary instruments and supplies.

Key Responsibilities

• Scrub in on surgical procedures, demonstrating sound clinical judgment and adaptability to changing patient needs.
• Set up and organize the sterile field with instruments, equipment, supplies, and medications needed for surgical procedures.
• Prepare instruments for terminal sterilization, including disassembly and reassembly as required.
• Monitor supplies and instruments to ensure sterility and support Quality Assurance in patient care.
• Inventory and assess assigned service supplies, placing orders as necessary.
• Participate in the development and implementation of educational programs and learning aids for the department.
• Provide input regarding policy changes, procedures, and standards of patient care.
• Act as backup for emergency surgical cases requiring additional personnel.
• Engage in assigned committees and complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a surgical technologist training program accredited by a recognized agency.
• Current Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a surgical technologist preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of anatomy and physiology relevant to instrumentation, suturing materials, and surgical supplies.
• Knowledge of wound healing and associated complications.
• Familiarity with normal growth and developmental changes impacting patient care.
• Proficient in sterile techniques and processing, as well as patient positioning.

Additional Information

Holiday coverage may be required for this position.