Travel Surgical Technologist
Universal City, TX
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x10 hrs, Days

Summary:

Responsible for a variety of technical duties to assist in the preparation and care of pre-operative patients. This role includes ensuring the proper preparation of patient skin for surgery in accordance with established standards, maintaining aseptic techniques, and closely monitoring situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic procedures. Providing comfort and support for pre-operative patients while safeguarding their privacy is essential. The position also entails transporting patients to and from the operating room suite and positioning them appropriately according to the type of surgery. Additionally, it involves identifying and caring for biological specimens and preparing the operating room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies based on the specific case requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of relevant competencies, including self-leadership and collaboration with others.
• Under the supervision of a professional nurse, performs all necessary processes related to direct patient care in the operating room before and during surgical procedures.
• Proficiently performs scrubbing duties in three specialty areas, including but not limited to Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, and Robotics, which is preferred.
• Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed during procedures.
• Utilizes the physician preference card as a guideline for case preparation and ensures that these cards are updated and accurate.
• Fosters teamwork by effectively collaborating with colleagues to optimize patient care.
• Implements safety measures by adhering to technical and aseptic practices.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and maintenance of surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Follows Universal Barrier Precautions for the safety of patients and oneself in all patient care situations.
• Maintains oversight of the surgical environment including traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to sanitation policies and procedures.
• Familiar with facility policies regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of instruments and supplies.
• Exhibits competence in performing assigned patient care responsibilities, addressing the unique needs of diverse patient populations.
• Adapts patient assessment and care methods to accommodate the specific needs of each patient.
• Performs additional duties as needed to support the department.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required.

Experience

• Two or more years of experience is preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS certification is required (AHA only).
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist or an LVN/LPN License is required.

Work Schedule:

This position operates on a schedule from 7 AM to 5 PM.

Work Type:

Part-time employment opportunity.