Travel Surgical Technologist
Plano, TX
Med Ninjas
4x10 hrs, Days

Travel Surgical Technologist - CVOR

• Location: Plano, TX
• Length: 13 weeks (travel)
• Schedule: 40 hrs/week, AM shift: 2 x 12s (6:30 AM-7:00 PM) and 2 x 8s (6:30 AM-3:00 PM)
• Call: 5-6 call shifts per month
• Interview: Virtual/Phone
• Specialty: CVOR
• Certifications: BLS (AHA only), CST
• Experience: 2 years minimum CVOR experience
• Scrubs: Provided

Job Summary

The Surgical Technologist works in the intra-operative phase of patient care to expedite surgical procedures, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position assists the surgical team through the use of equipment and instrumentation to ensure that the operating room environment is safe and that required equipment is available and functioning properly.

Essential Functions

• Discusses any special needs with the surgeon before surgery and scrubs in with adequate time to prepare instruments before the surgeon scrubs in.
• Prepares the operative site by aseptic cleaning and patient clipping, as needed.
• Prepares and maintains the instrument table(s) in an organized manner; identifies damaged or incomplete trays and resolves discrepancies immediately.
• Sets up the operating room according to the surgical schedule; arranges sterile setup of instrument table supplies and equipment for each procedure.
• Ensures surgical instruments, equipment and supplies function properly during procedures.
• Performs surgical counts of sponges, sharps, instruments and miscellaneous items per policy.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and surgical team; passes sterile supplies and equipment, holds retractors, and assists with draping and positioning.
• Receives surgical specimens per protocol and passes them off the sterile field to the circulating nurse.
• Assists with placement of surgical dressings after case completion.
• Disassembles instrumentation at the end of the procedure and disposes of sharps, fluids and waste appropriately; prepares soiled instruments for decontamination.
• Supports cleaning, decontamination, sterilization and preparation of instruments, equipment and supplies; cleans the OR after each case.
• Follows infection control policies, AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, OSHA guidelines and other regulatory requirements.

Key Success Factors

• Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited or other nationally accredited surgical technologist program, or formal surgical technology training in the U.S. Armed Forces or U.S. Public Health Service.
• Knowledge of infection prevention, sterilization standards, and sterile and aseptic technique.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and surgical procedures.
• Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Occasional exposure to chemical or radiation hazards.