Travel Surg Tech in Austin, TX

ID: 48678823 Shift: 12 HR Days 07:00-19:00 Description: Job Specific Notes: Surgical Technician 3Candidates must live within 30 minutes of the facility.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEDiscusses any special needs with the surgeon before surgery and scrubs into surgery in an adequate time for proper preparation of instruments before the surgeon scrubs in.Prepares the operative site by aseptically cleaning and patient clipping, as needed.Prepares and maintains the instrument table(s) in an organized and comprehensive manner to avoid damage to instrumentation. Identifies damaged or incomplete trays, rectifies discrepancy immediately, or contacts those that can help in order to avoid delays or injury.Sets up the operating room according to surgical procedure schedules; arranges sterile set up of instrument table supplies and equipment required for specific procedure, carefully selecting and opening only needed supplies.Scrubs for cases in all major surgical services according to established procedures and standards requiring advanced knowledge of anatomy, surgical instruments, Surgeon preferences, and other technical knowledge.Ensures the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies during surgical procedures.Performs surgical counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and misc items, according to established policies and procedures.Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and surgical team staff. Passes sterile supplies and equipment to surgeons and assistants during procedures, holds retractor devices, and acts to anticipate and respond to thesurgical team s needs during course of surgery.Assists the surgical team with draping and positioning the patient.Receives surgical specimens following specimen protocol, and passes the specimen(s) off the sterile field to circulating Nurse, verifying source of specimen.Disassembles surgical instrumentation as indicated at end of the procedure, recycles as indicated, and appropriately disposes of sharps, fluids, and waste at end of the surgical procedure.KEY SUCCESS FACTORSKnowledge of infection prevention and regulatory sterilization standards.Knowledge of the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique.Knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures and implementation tools and technologies to assist surgeons with invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to interact with surgical and central sterile processing team members.Occasional exposure to chemical and radiation hazards.Successful completion of:1. a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited OR other nationally accredited surgical technologist program. Additionally, holds and maintains certification as a (CST) surgical technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Center for Competency Testing or their successor ORBENEFITSOur competitive benefits package includes the following- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%- Tuition Reimbursement- PTO accrual beginning Day 1QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited ProgramEXPERIENCE - 2 Years of ExperienceCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATIONBasic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.Cert Surgical Technologist (CST): CST from NBSTSA or NCCT (EDU must be CAAHEP accredited)If CAN or EMPL has experience prior 9/1/2009 in healthcare or military, GAP and Cert will not be required & Min Qual: HS/GEDIf CAN or EMPL does not have experience prior to 2009, GAP and CST are required. Description for Job sponges, rags, needles, and instruments before, during, and after procedures. Ensure proper operation of equipment, such as lights and suction machines. Assist the surgical team with scrubbing in and putting on gloves and masks. Wash and sterilize all medical instruments and equipment following surgeries. Clean, organize and restock the operating room after surgical procedures. Assist surgeons during surgical procedures by anticipating surgeon needs to make sure the procedure is executed as smoothly and efficiently as possible. They prepare and organize the operating room, clean and sterilize equipment, and maintain a sterile environment.JOB SUMMARYThe Surgical Technician 3 functions in the inter operative phase of patient care to expedite surgical procedures, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position assists the surgical team through the use of equipment and instrumentation to ensure that the operating room environment is safe and that required equipment is available and functioning properly. Assumes responsibility for maintenance of equipment, instruments and supplies for a specified surgical service line, acting as liaison of this service to surgeons and other team members. Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91