Travel Surgical Technician
Peoria, IL
Integrated Healthcare Services
5x8 hrs, Days

Surgical Technician

Location:
Not specified

Contract Length:
Not specified

Job Summary:
Assists in the organization and coordination of supplies and equipment to maintain an efficient and cost-effective department. Collects data on assigned patients as directed by the RN and unit-based performance standards. Performs accurate documentation duties on the nursing unit and in patient records as directed by unit-based performance standards and guidelines. Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to maintain a clean and/or sterile environment. Maintains separation of clean and dirty areas. Communicates effectively with team members, patients, and families. Assists providers with procedures and treatments. Cleans and sterilizes instruments in accordance with unit and hospital policy and nursing society guidelines. Cleans and stocks exam and procedure rooms. Obtains specimens and transports them in accordance with hospital policy. Serves as a resource for technical equipment within the department. Assists with inventory and restocking of supplies. Prepares procedure rooms with appropriate supplies and equipment. Reprocesses endoscopes. Provides care to patients within their scope as directed by the RN. Assists physicians in collecting specimens.

Required Qualifications:
 

• One or more years of surgical tech experience.
• Ability to independently scrub basic surgical procedures.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills related to surgical procedures.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology for optimal surgical patient care.
• Knowledge of electricity, chemistry, computers, robotics, and lasers for optimal surgical patient care.
• Understanding of patient care concepts and perioperative teamwork.
• Application of sterile technique principles during surgical procedures.

Required Education:
 

• Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology OR Certificate of completion of Surgical Technology program.

Required Certifications & Licensure:
 

• Certified through the NBSTSA as a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) OR Certified through the NCCT as a Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C).
• BLS certification.