Travel Surgical Technologist
Normal, IL
Med Ninjas
4x10 hrs, Days

(Surgical Technician)

- Functions as an essential member of the perioperative team under Registered Nurse supervision
- Provides safe and effective patient care during intraoperative period
- Maintains a sterile environment and applies aseptic techniques throughout surgical procedures
- Independently scrubs basic surgical procedures and assists the surgical team as needed
- Demonstrates competency in technical skills, clinical judgment, and surgical knowledge
- Provides age-specific care to obstetrical patients per hospital protocols
- Organizes and coordinates surgical supplies and equipment for efficient operations
- Ensures safety for patients, coworkers, and healthcare professionals
- Follows hospital safety standards, legal guidelines, and departmental policies
- Tracks and charges for surgical equipment and supplies used
- Participates in operating room setup, preparation, and turnover between cases
- Cleans, maintains, and reports surgical equipment needing repair
- Performs sterilization and disinfection of equipment and documents sterilization loads
- Collaborates effectively with nurses, surgeons, and other perioperative team members
- Requires at least 1 year of surgical technician experience and ability to scrub basic surgeries independently
- Must possess strong sterile technique knowledge, problem-solving skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced OR
- Holds active Basic Life Support (AHA) certification