Travel Surgical Technologist
Lamar, CO
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days

Job SummaryGeneral DescriptionThe Surgical Technician (Surg Tech) functions as part of the surgical healthcare team, providing technical support to surgeons, RNs, and anesthesia providers in the operating room setting. He/she works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. During the operation, the Surg Tech arranges supplies and instruments and keeps an accurate count of these at all times, passes instruments and other sterile supplies to the surgeon, helps apply dressings, and helps prepare and preserve specimens taken for testing. In the Sterile Processing area, the Surg Tech will operate the sterilizers and run the various tests to validate and verify sterilization of surgical instruments. The Surg Tech is also responsible for validating sterility of packaged supplies. The Surg Tech will be responsible for cleaning and decontaminating surgical instruments following their use in surgery after regular hours, checking instruments before cases for proper sterility, and ensuring instruments are in proper working conditions before and after cases.ResponsibilityUses principles of aseptic practice in varying situations. Inspects sterile items for contamination before opening. Maintains sterility while opening sterile items for procedure. Anticipates the need for supplies and equipment. Checks supplies for outdates, restocks operating room and orders supplies to maintain an adequate on hand supply.AccountabilityThe Surgical Technician reports directly to the Surgical Services Department Manager.Special DemandsMental: Moderate to high stress. Physical/emotional stamina with the ability to perform effectively in stressful situations at times. Ability to adjust and interact with a wide variety of job situations involving many different people and projects.Physical: Long periods of standing, walking, and heavy lifting. Exposure to blood and body fluids, unpleasant sights, smells and infectious diseases possible.QualificationsExperience Certified Surgical Technician (CST) with a minimum of 5 years of current experience as a Surgical Technician.Must be registered as a Surg Tech with the State of Colorado.