OR Surgical Technologist
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

CST/ORT - OR

Overview

• Travel assignment in Springfield, Missouri
• Main OR
• 1 opening
• Days, 4x10, scheduled between 0700-1900
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• 13-week assignment
• Weekend hours as required by facility
• Call required on any scheduled day, averaging around 5 or less per 8 weeks
• Float requirements as required by facility

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program
• Certified Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
• 1 year of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist in a hospital setting
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• CORST
• Level 1 trauma experience with multiple years of experience

Unit Details

• Main OR has 22 beds, ASC has 8 beds, and Ortho has 10 beds
• Patient ratio: 1:1
• Uses DaVinci robotic equipment
• Patient population ranges from outpatient to critical care inpatient

Role Summary

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of the surgeon and circulating Registered Nurse
• Sets up surgical cases across multiple specialty disciplines
• Performs sterile field maintenance, instrument/sponge/sharp counts, and assists OR staff as needed
• Serves as a resource for newly hired Surgical Technicians and visiting Surgical Technology students

Work Conditions

• May work differing schedules, shifts, days, or work frequency based on patient requirements
• Must be able to stand and walk most of the time
• Must be able to lift and push patients on stretchers and lift/push equipment and instrument sets
• Requires working with contaminated instruments and equipment
• Requires strict adherence to Universal Precautions
• Fast-paced environment with occasional high-stress situations
• On-call shifts required