Travel Surg Tech in Fort Worth, TX
Company: Infojini Healthcare
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: October 20, 2024
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Job Description:
ID: 50625202 Shift: 12 HR Days 07:00-19:00 Description: Job
Specific Notes: Surgical Tech 2Status: Full TimeShift: 3, 12 Hour
Days (6:30am - 7:00pm)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 as well as incorrect
needs or instrument counts.Identifies damaged or incomplete trays,
rectifies discrepancies 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.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 the surgical 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.Assists with placement of
surgical dressings to operative site following surgical case
completion.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.Prepares soiled instrumentation for proper transportation
to decontamination area.Ensures the cleaning, decontamination,
sterilization, maintenance, and preparation of surgical
instruments, equipment, and supplies for distribution.Cleans the
operating room following each case, and returns equipment to
appropriate storage areas.Follows infection control policies,
Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Guidelines
for Perioperative Practice, Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) guidelines, and other regulatory requirements
in order to assure a safe work environment for self, coworkers, and
patients.Ensures proper orientation and knowledge of all equipment
and instrumentation prior to patient use.Maintains inventory of
clean and sterilized surgical equipment, instruments and supplies
in accordance with established policies and procedures and
regulatory standards. Collaborates and maintains control of
maintenance of inventory; orders supplies, documents equipment use
and cart supplies, and maintains applicable records and files.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 OR2. Successful Completion of formal training program for
surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or
Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public
Health Service Commissioner OR3. Was employed to practice surgical
technology in a health care facility before September 1,
2009BENEFITSOur 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 1QUALIFICATIONS- EDUCATION
- Grad of an Accredited Program- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of
Experience- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Basic Life Support
(BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer. Cert Surgical
Technologist (CST): CST from NBSTSA or NCCT OR Completion of formal
training in ST from Military /Public Health Service OR Employed in
ST role in a Healthcare facility prior to 9/1/2009.If one of the
above is not held GAP and CST ARE required.Description for Job
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 Technologist 2 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. Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91
Keywords: Infojini Healthcare, Arlington , Travel Surg Tech in Fort Worth, TX, Other , Fort Worth, Texas
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