Travel Surgical Technologist
Miles City, MT
Integrated Healthcare Services
5x8 hrs

Job Title: Surgery Tech

Location: Not specified

Contract Length: Not specified

Job Summary:
Performs various duties as a member of the surgical team to ensure a safe and successful operative procedure. This position functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and directly reports to Surgical Services management. The Surgery Tech will support system-wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices. Additionally, this role actively participates in the surgical operations safety plan as outlined.

Required Qualifications:
• Completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician (ORT) program.
• Graduated from a non-accredited surgical tech program within the past six (6) months (not eligible for Tech in Surgery exam).
• Two (2) years of scrub tech experience in hospital/military surgical services within the last three (3) years.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Active National Certification as an ORT in Surgery.
• Certified Surgical Technologist.

Additional Information:
• Maintains accountability for ensuring the operating room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria.
• Maintains the sterile field and ensures a safe environment.
• Recognizes and addresses sharps and fire safety processes.
• Prepares the operating room and instruments for the surgical procedure.
• May assist with sterile processing.
• Assists the surgeon(s) during the procedure while staying within the ORT scope of practice.
• Identifies emergency situations and exercises judgment when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies.
• Assists with room turnover, cleaning, and preparation for the next procedure upon completion of the procedure.