Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Lincoln, Nebraska
Bryan Medical Center - East Campus

Surgical Technologist

Location

• Lincoln, Nebraska

Employment Type

• Traveler - Backfill
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Function as a member of the multidisciplinary surgical team providing a safe environment for surgical patients of all ages.
• Assist perioperative nurses with patient care and prepare/maintain supplies in the operating room (OR).
• Perform scrub role: prepare, organize, and anticipate needed instruments, supplies, and equipment for safe patient care and operative procedures.
• Will not first assist with procedures or perform incision closures.
• May apply skin staples after physician/PA/APRN has approximated skin edges.
• May apply skin sealant and steristrips as part of dressing after skin closure.
• Practice aseptic technique and infection control principles in the OR.
• Pass surgical instruments and supplies safely and efficiently in OR and labor and delivery room.
• Identify, preserve, and manage tissue and fluid specimens and cultures properly.
• Manage supplies, instruments, and equipment according to procedure.
• Assist nurse in perioperative care including transporting, positioning, and counting/prepping surgical instruments and supplies.
• Deliver medications received in the surgical suite to the appropriate OR.
• Handle and prepare medication for use on the sterile field under direct supervision of RN and physician.
• Participate in unit-based activities, staff meetings, and committees.

Equipment Used

• Computer systems: electronic charting system, surgical video and routing equipment.
• Surgical equipment: Storz Video equipment, Midas, Stryker drills, Leica Microscopes, Storz morcellator, Force Triad and Force FX cautery machines, Aquamantys machines, Ostemoed drills, fluid warmer/cooler.
• Surgical beds/positions: Jackson spine and fracture tables, Tenent positioner, Skytron and Getinge OR beds.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology or successful completion of a formal Surgical Technologist program (on-the-job training not accepted).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a busy surgical area.
• Strong experience in at least 3 to 4 of the following areas:

  • General surgery: robotic and open procedures
  • Orthopedics: fractures, total joints
  • ENT: pediatrics, T&A’s, BMT’s, parathyroid, thyroid, neck, ear, sinus procedures
  • Vascular: carotid, AAA, hybrid cases, open procedures
  • Robotics: da Vinci XI system (must have strong experience)
• Experience in GYN and Urology robotic and open procedures preferred.
• Dental and plastics experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• CST certification preferred.

Schedule

• Shift: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
• Hours per week: 36
• Some on-call may be required depending on volume.

Additional Information

• May float to another campus approximately 3 miles away.
• Unit has a 7-room surgical suite.
• Scrubs provided; no shoes with holes allowed.
• Orientation includes hands-on training during the first week focusing on common cases for the shift.

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Surgical Technologist travel assignment.