CVOR Surgical Technologist
Santa Fe, NM
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,502/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Job Opportunity: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST/ORT)
Location
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
Employment Type
- Travel assignment
- Contract length: 13 weeks
Work Schedule
- Shift: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- 5 days per week, 8 hours per day
- Weekend and on-call requirements
- Floating between locations may be required
Job Summary
- Assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients
- Prepare patient skin for surgery following hospital standards
- Maintain aseptic techniques and monitor for breaches
- Provide comfort and support to pre-operative patients with sensitivity to privacy
- Transport patients to and from the Operating Room (OR)
- Position patients according to surgery type
- Identify and care for biological specimens
- Prepare the OR by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies based on case type
Key Responsibilities
- Perform direct patient care and assistance in the OR under nurse supervision
- Proficiently scrub in at least 3 specialty areas (e.g., Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics) is highly preferred
- Establish and maintain sterile field; pass instruments and sutures to physicians as directed
- Use and update physician preference cards for case setup
- Work effectively as part of the surgical team
- Maintain a safe environment by following technical and aseptic practices
- Demonstrate expertise in surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment care
- Adhere to Universal Barrier Precautions for patient and personal safety
- Monitor and control the surgical environment, including traffic control and OR sanitation policies
- Follow facility policies on decontamination, processing, and sterilization of instruments and supplies
- Adapt patient care to meet population-specific and developmental needs
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
- High school diploma or equivalent qualification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Santa Fe, NM
As a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Santa Fe, NM here's what you should know:- Slightly higher than the national average, especially in housing and healthcare.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Summer average high is around 85°F and low is around 50°F.
- Winter average high is around 45°F and low is around 20°F.
- Options for short term rentals are available, but they may be limited due to the popularity of the city.
- It's recommended to start the search early.
- The city is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- Having a car is convenient for getting around.
- Santa Fe has a diverse population with a mix of Native American, Hispanic, and Caucasian residents.
- The age range is varied, with a significant population of retirees.
- Common health issues may include altitude-related concerns due to the city's elevation.
- There is a growing community of travel nurses in the area.
- Santa Fe offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants serving traditional New Mexican dishes.
- The city is also known for its art galleries, music venues, and outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing in the nearby mountains.
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