Travel Surgical Technician
Syracuse, NY
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
5x8 hrs, Days, Evenings

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments, according to instructions
Assists team members to place and position patient on table
Scrubs arms and hands and dons gown and gloves
Aids team to don gowns and gloves
Maintains supply of fluids, such as plasma, saline, blood, and glucose for use during operation
Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and performs other tasks as directed by the surgeon during operation.
Puts dressings on patient following surgery
Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation
Washes and sterilizes equipment, using germicides and sterilizers
Cleans operating room
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:

Surgical Technologist certification as applicable per state and/or client requirement
One year experience as a Surgical Technician preferred (Tissue Processing Technologist – only) 
Degree in biology related field which includes a degree / certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice 
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site 
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements  
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required  
Computer proficiency required 
Must be at least 18 years of age