Travel Surgical Technologist
Alma, MI
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x10 hrs, Days

Shift Information

This position offers a structured schedule of four days per week, providing a total of 40 hours guaranteed. The shift operates from 0700 to 1730, with Wednesdays designated as a day off. Additionally, the role requires commitment to every fourth weekend, from Friday at 3:30 PM to Monday at 7:00 AM.

Job Description

The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) works under the supervision of a registered nurse and/or surgeon to deliver safe and efficient support within the operating room. This role is critical in preparing the surgical environment, ensuring the sterility and functionality of instruments and equipment, and assisting the surgical team to promote optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of Surgical Procedures (30%): Demonstrates understanding of surgical procedures, verifies items on preference card lists, assures all equipment and supplies are available, and ensures accurate billing for patient charges.
• Equipment Management (30%): Ensures proper use of equipment, cleans, decontaminates, and prepares instruments for sterilization, and participates in room turnover and restocking between cases.
• Maintaining Sterile Environments (40%): Monitors sterile fields, recognizes breaks in technique, assists the surgical team by passing instruments and supplies, anticipates needs for efficiency and safety, and complies with aseptic techniques and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of CST experience.
• 1 year of recent travel work experience is highly preferred.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Active certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• Completed skills checklist pertinent to the specialty, no older than one year.
• Two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years.

Dress Code

Scrubs will be provided by the employer.