Travel Surgical Technologist
Urbana, IL
Talent4Health
3x12 hrs, Days

ID: 65218278 Shift: Night EVENING - 11:00a - 11:00p - (W, Th, Fri) 3x12 Hr Description: Job Summary:Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to maintain a sterile environment. Job Responsibilities:-Demonstrates competency in select technical and psychomotor skills, judgment and appropriate knowledge base.-Provides age specific care to patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the department.-Assists in organization and coordination of supplies and equipment to maintain an efficient and cost effective department.-Maintains a safe environment for patients, co-workers and self.-Demonstrates awareness of and adherence to safety and legal requirements established at the hospital and unit level and established policies and procedures.-Charges for equipment and supplies.-Participates in room turnover and set-up.-Maintains and cleans equipment and identifies items needing repair per policy.-Effectively performs sterilization, disinfection and documents loads per policy.-Applies principles of asepsis to maintain sterility during surgical set up and procedure.-Assists with obtaining supplies, equipment, and positioning devices as well as assisting with the positioning of the patient for procedures.-Performs sterilization of surgical instrumentation and documents per policy.-Scrubbing duties to include precepting Medical Students, Residents, and other students.-Turns OR rooms over and sets up for next patient in an efficient manner. Schedule Notes:EVENING - 11:00a - 11:00p - (W, Th, Fri)Skills: Required Skills & Experience: -1+ years of surgical tech experience.-Independently scrubs basic surgical procedures. -Demonstrates ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed. -Applied basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology for optimal surgical patient care. -Applies basic knowledge of electricity, chemistry, computers, robotics, and lasers for optimal surgical patient care. -Demonstrates knowledge and practice of patient care concepts and perioperative teamwork. -Applies principles of sterile technique during surgical procedures.Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A Required Skills: [ "BASIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES", "PROBLEM SOLVING", "ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY", "MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY", "SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY"] Additional Skills: [ "MICROBIOLOGY", "PHARMACOLOGY", "ELECTRICITY", "CHEMISTRY", "COMPUTERS", "ROBOTICS", "LASERS", "PATIENT CARE CONCEPTS", "PERIOPERATIVE TEAMWORK", "STERILE TECHNIQUE"]Education: Required Education: -Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology OR -Certificate of completion of Surgical Technology programPreferred Education: -N/A Required Certifications & Licensure: -BLS (American Heart Assoc.) -IDPH Fingerprinting Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -N/AJob Category: Clinical-Allied Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks:90Urbana