Travel Surgical Technologist

Franciscan Health • Rensselaer, IN

70d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Franciscan Travel Surgical Technologist performs various tasks supporting perioperative services. This position assists multiple disciplines of an operating room by preparing patients, equipment, and the environment for procedures. This position, also, provides technical assistance to surgeons by anticipating instruments during surgical procedures. The Traveler Surgical Technologist measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and other solutions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year Surgery Preferred
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience
• Recent experience using EPIC preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to practice independently while collaborating effectively within diverse care teams
• Excellent communication and accountability, including timely responses and reliable follow-through
• Comfort navigating changing priorities in fast-paced environments
• Commitment to advocating and delivering compassionate care to our patients we are privileged to serve

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience using EPIC preferred

Responsibilities

• Arrange instrument trays, prepare sterile drapes and solutions, and help the surgical team put on caps, gowns, and gloves.
• Assist with prep of patients as needed.
• Pass instruments to surgeons and surgical assistants.
• May assist with sponge, needle, and other supply counts to track materials used in surgery.
• May operate suction, diagnostic, and sterilizing equipment, and package specimens to take for laboratory analysis.
• Clinic responsibilities may include rooming patients, taking vitals, orders, and routing phone calls

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• A flexible schedule designed to support your work/life balance
• Supportive onboarding and monthly education to ensure success in your assignments
• Comprehensive benefit offerings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED