Travel Surgical Technologist
Palo Alto, CA
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
OR (Operating Room) Surgical Technician located in a healthcare facility setting. This role involves supporting the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterile conditions, and assisting during surgical procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and procedural efficiency.

Job Details

• Position Description: The Surgical Technologist acts as a member of the surgical team in providing patient care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. Prepare the appropriate instrumentation and materials for use on the surgical field, passing instruments to the surgeon during the procedure and room turnover. Perform surgical scrub duties as directed under supervision.
• What you will do: Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments, supplies and equipment in a timely manner. Communicates in a positive, clear and concise manner to all members of the surgical team. Correctly selects and utilizes sterilization methods appropriate to specific instrument, supply or equipment. Demonstrates ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual taking into consideration age, culture, and developmental issues. Handles specimens and medications using correct technique and according to departmental policy and procedure. Maintains sterile technique as well as sterile instruments, supplies and equipment. Monitors and communicates to surgical team members breaks in technique and unsafe patient situations. Performs the necessary surgical counts on sharps, small items, instruments and sponges with the circulating nurse prior to opening, during, and after closing the incision. Prepares the surgical field by opening correct supplies and preparing instruments and equipment needed for the scheduled case. Assures all materials are available and in working order and verifies own skill in using equipment correctly. Utilize knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology, anticipates and responds to needs of surgeons by requesting instruments and supplies based on procedure and case progress.
• Required Qualifications: Completion of a formal, structured program for Surgical Technology. Ability to apply sound judgment and make informed decisions. Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus. Ability to identify issues and recommend solutions. Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice at a level appropriate for the job. Knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of basic surgical procedures. Knowledge of principles of sterile technique during surgical procedures; actively monitors situations that could lead to a breach in sterile technique. Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area. Knowledge of and adherence to policies and practices that meet all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Knowledge of general safety procedures and ability to escalate any violations of safety procedures. Takes accountability for own clinical and professional growth based on continuing education, evaluations, and feedback.
• Schedule: Rotating shift, 10 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Completion of a structured Surgical Technology program is required. No minimum years of experience required.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits