OR Tech Surgical Tech Scrub Tech Traveler - Full-Time - Peterson Regional

Vibra Travels • Kerrville, TX

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About The Position

The Surgical Technologist (CST) coordinates with the circulator in planning and implementing patient care in the operating room. The role maintains AORN and AST standards to ensure patient safety, assists the surgeon with gowning and gloving and draping the sterile field, and performs technical tasks. Call is required. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with either five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program; alternatively, completion of an appropriate surgical technology training program in the U.S. Armed Forces or Public Health Service, or employment practicing surgical technology in a healthcare facility before September 2009.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Nice To Haves

• Meditech, faxing, and scanning skills.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
• One or more years of experience as a CST in a hospital operating room.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the circulator in planning and implementing patient care in the operating room.
• Maintain AORN and AST standards to ensure patient safety.
• Assist the surgeon with gowning and gloving.
• Drape the sterile field.
• Perform technical tasks.
• Participate in required call.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed