Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Lander, WY
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External
5x8 hrs, Days

JA3

A surgical technologist is present within the operation room and provides help to surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists. The technologist will hand necessary instruments to the surgeon, so that the surgery can be more easily be performed. It is important to be able to anticipate which devices the surgeon will use, so that no time is lost. Certain equipment may also be monitored by the technologist, such as machinery relating to the observance of vital signs. Set up and maintain surgical field, collaborating with nurses and doctors and assisting where required. Assemble, transport, and retrieve surgical equipment, ensuring all pieces leave the room. Keep all needed surgical equipment at the ready, including sterile linens, saline, lights, suction machines, etc. Inspect, maintain, decontaminate, and repair surgical equipment, keeping inventory records up to date. Conduct pre- and post-surgery patient care, including shaving, transporting, and applying dressings.

Facility Requirements:

• Must have NBSTSA certification, this must be attached to the submission
• Must have BLS certification, these must be attached to the submission (Must be through the American Heart Association)
• Must have 3 years recent experience as a Surgical Tech in a hospital setting
• This will be for 8 hour shifts
• The SageWest coversheet must be attached to the submission