Travel Surgical Technologist
Geneva, NY
Alerion Healthcare
4x8 hrs

This is a Travel position. You must live more than 30 miles from the facility to be considered for this position.

Why You Should Apply:

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to $1283 per week, or $42.78 per hour – plus benefits!*

• Flexible Work Schedule: Enjoy a 16 week assignment with a 30-hour work week and 4 shifts per week.

• Location: Geneva, New York

• Great Benefits: Medical, 401(k) with company match, and more!

* Pay package is based on 30 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined for travel positions.

Position Overview
Type of Position: Travel
Description:

Operating Room (Scrub) Technician Position

Schedule Details

• Future Start Date Assignment with flexible timing
• Start Date subject to change, as early as 12/15 - as late as 1/12
• 4x9 hour days
• Call rotations and weekends as needed

Required Certifications

• BLS (through AHA or RQI specifically) required
• OR Tech certification required

Position Overview

• Participate as a team member in the planning and implementation of nursing care for each patient
• Work with medical, nursing, and ancillary services to provide safe patient care
• Demonstrate a professional, courteous manner
• Handle confidential information with discretion for the patient and their family

Instrument and Equipment Management

• Clean instruments and ensure sterility is achieved by utilizing appropriate procedures
• Recognize successful completion of steam autoclave and automated high level disinfectant units
• Select equipment and supplies in an organized manner, based on Surgical Procedure
• Prepare instrument sets according to preference lists, patient history, and age
• Utilize supplies cost-effectively
• Handle and operate sophisticated equipment
• Detect and readily adapt to changes in surgical procedures

Sterile Field Management

• Create and maintain sterile field
• Maintain aseptic technique at all times in accordance with AORN Standards
• Open and handle sterile supplies
• Perform proper surgical hand scrubbing
• Don sterile gown and gloves
• Set up sterile field
• Receive sterile supplies from the circulator
• Assist in proper draping of the patient
• Initiate corrective measures when break in sterile technique occurs

Patient Safety and Care

• Work with medical and nursing staff in providing safe patient care
• Use care with sharps to prevent injury or contamination
• Follow policies and procedures for counts and maintain adequate count of all countable items on the sterile field
• Initiate proper protocol when counts are incorrect
• Accurately draw up medication with proper labeling of all solutions and syringes
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor to new employees

Environmental Standards

• Assess surgical environment for safety, cleanliness, and compliance with regulatory and organizational standards
• Support a state of continual service readiness
• Ensure a clean, safe, and orderly work and care environment

Required Qualifications

• AHA BLS certification required
• OR Tech Licensure/Certification required
• 1 year experience required