Travel Surgical Technician

Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel Surgical Technician for a travel job in Normal, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  Surgical Technician
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 9 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift:
  10 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Title: Surg Tech 2 UP - BMC OR

Job Summary:
The Surgical Technician functions as an integral part of the perioperative team as the first, second, or assisting Surgical Technician under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in delivering safe and effective care to the patient during the intraoperative period. Responsibilities include maintaining a sterile environment, demonstrating technical and psychomotor skills, providing age-specific care to obstetrical patients, organizing supplies and equipment, ensuring safety, charging for equipment and supplies, participating in room turnover and setup, maintaining and cleaning equipment, and performing sterilization and disinfection per policy.

Required Qualifications:

• 1+ years of surgical tech experience

• Ability to independently scrub basic surgical procedures

• Problem-solving skills related to surgical procedures

• Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology

• Knowledge of electricity, chemistry, computers, robotics, and lasers for surgical patient care

• Understanding of patient care concepts and perioperative teamwork

• Proficiency in sterile technique during surgical procedures

Required Education:

• Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology
OR

• Certificate of completion of Surgical Technology program

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• BLS (American Heart Association)

• IDPH Fingerprinting

Additional Information:

• The role involves maintaining a safe environment for patients, co-workers, and self, adhering to safety and legal requirements established at the hospital and unit level.

• The Surgical Technician will assist in the organization and coordination of supplies and equipment to maintain an efficient and cost-effective department.

Integrated Healthcare Services Job  #. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Surg Tech 2 UP - BMC OR