Operating Room & Endoscopy Surgical Technologist
Havre, MT
Catalytic Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Surgical Technician - Contract Opportunity

Location: Havre, Montana
Specialty: Nursing
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Assist Registered Nurse in ensuring patient care and safety during surgical procedures
• Provide technical assistance in the Operating Room (OR)
• Prepare the OR and Endoscopic Lab for surgical and endoscopy procedures in a timely and organized manner
• Practice asepsis principles correctly
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize all OR and Endoscopic Lab equipment
• Coordinate patient care with the RN Circulator
• Stock and replace Central Supply (CS) items and maintain inventory sheets
• Maintain a sterile field during surgeries
• Assist physicians during surgical procedures with correct instrumentation
• Follow verbal physician orders in the OR
• Handle surgical specimens appropriately
• Document unusual occurrences and complete required departmental forms
• Perform CPR as needed
• Use all applicable instruments and equipment proficiently
• Clean and wrap instruments for sterilization
• Transport patients to and from the OR
• Monitor surgical equipment maintenance and repairs
• Serve as technical scrub in the OR
• Maintain a cooperative disposition within the OR environment
• Other duties as required

Requirements

• BLS/BCLS certification required
• Must be outside a 250-mile radius to be eligible (no in-state travelers within 250 miles)