Travel Surgical Technologist - Operating Room Job Olney area,Illinois USA,Healthcare

Position: Travel Surgical Technologist 2 - Operating Room - $1,934 per week

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Job Details

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.
Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to maintain a sterile environment.
Demonstrates competency in select technical and psychomotor skills, judgment and appropriate knowledge base.
Provides age specific care to obstetrical patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the department.
Assists in organization and coordination of supplies and equipment to maintain an efficient and cost effective department.
Maintains a safe environment for patients, co-workers and self.
Demonstrates awareness of and adherence to safety and legal requirements established at the hospital and unit level and established policies and procedures.
Charges for equipment and supplies.
Participates in room turnover and set-up.
Maintains and cleans equipment and identifies items needing repair per policy.
Effectively performs sterilization, disinfection and document loads per policy.

Job Requirements

1+ years of surgical tech experience.
Independently scrubs basic surgical procedures.
Demonstrates ability to problem solve in relation to the procedure being performed.
Applied basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology for optimal surgical patient care.
Applies basic knowledge of electricity, chemistry, computers, robotics, and lasers for optimal surgical patient care.
Demonstrates knowledge and practice of patient care concepts and perioperative teamwork.
Applies principles of sterile technique during surgical procedures.
Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology OR Certificate of completion of Surgical Technology program.

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