Travel Surgical Technologist - $1,794 per week Job Listing at Tact Staff in Chambersburg, PA (Job ID 6201406-2024-10-27)

Description

Tact Staff is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

• Specialty: Surgical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/18/2024
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ASAP start Rate- $65/hr SHIFT- Days- 4x10 hr shifts (0) - w/ Weekends and holidays if needed by unit- call as needed by unit *MUST BE CERTIFIED- By the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) as Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) Must have experience in MULTI SPECIALTIES *BLS Required *2 yrs experience required *Could care for covid patients *Could float if needed Clinical checklist *Do not submit local candidates to these travel positions. Contact the PMO team for the local rate first. If candidate accepts the lower local rate, submit the profile which clearly notates candidate is local and aware local rates are lower. *As of 1/5/2022 all travelers must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. **Any traveler declining the COVID-19 vaccine, must be approved for a medical/religious exemption by their agency Position Function : The Certified Surgical Technologist is a member of the Surgical Team in the Surgical Suite who works with the Surgeon, Anesthesiologist, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care before, during and after surgery. Essential Functions and Responsibilities include: Utilizes appropriate physician preference cards; anticipates supplies and equipment needed for the assigned case. Prepares room supplies according to operative procedure. Assists with moving, positioning, preparing and draping patients. Applies and utilizes special equipment safely. Maintains aseptic technique. Assists with obtaining specimens and ensures proper preparation and handling. Performs correct counts according to hospital policies and procedures. Anticipates and adjusts rapidly to the instrument needs of the surgeon. Assists in the maintenance of instruments and supplies by proper maintenance, care, cleaning and sterilization. Maintains good interpersonal skills. Performs all of the above in a safe and efficient manner according to hospital policies and procedures. Qualifications and Standards Education: Formal Education and Training: Graduate from a School of Surgical Technology or equivalent training as a Surgical Technician in the Armed Forces with five years of experience preferred. Informal or Continuing Education: Evidence of participation in educational programs to update and maintain knowledge and clinical skills. Experience : Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. Recent experience as an Operating Room Technician preferred. Must possess necessary technical skills and interest in biological care; basic understanding of interpersonal and health concepts. Certifications/Licensure : Certification as Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required. General Requirements The following requirements are expected of all employees: Core Values : Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, Service Annual Health Screening with Infection Control and Blood Borne Pathogens Education Safety Awareness : Hospital Fire, Safety, and Disaster procedures Confidentiality : Maintains employee and patient confidentiality. Attendance : Regular attendance is an essential function of the position Leadership Standards : Character : Attitude, Integrity, Role Modeling Job Performance : Results orientation, Customer focus, Decision making, Awareness Interpersonal Skills : Communication, Relationship-building, Team player, Celebration Innovation : Breakthrough Thinking, Knowledge-Building/Sharing, Coaching/Empowering, System Vision & Management Physical and Mental Requirements : Physical Standards and Abilities: Classified as heavy work by the Dictionary of Occupational Titles: May exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly in order to move objects. • General good health as reflected in attendance. • Stands constantly on tile or linoleum floor (often in the same position for long periods of time without interruption). • Sits occasionally on a hard or cushioned chair/stool. • Lifts up to 50 pounds laterally to and from waist level on a frequent basis. • Carries instruments and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds frequently for distances of up to 100 feet • Pushes/pulls up to 125 pounds frequently. • Occasionally bends and squats from an upright position to lower levels. • Frequently twists and stretches from the upper torso. • Constantly reaches from side to side and from higher to lower levels in order to operate equipment. • Ability to move, position and transport/transfer patients (weighing up to 300 pounds) to and from stretchers and OR tables frequently during a normal shift (with assistance if needed). • Constant ability to move rapidly (particularly during emergencies that could happen two or more times per shift). • Manual dexterity, digital sensitivity and flexibility adequate for handling fine and bulky instruments; programming and manipulating equipment; retracting and manipulating delicate tissue as well as major joints/muscle groups; and cleaning, sterilizing, wrapping, flashing and setting up instrument trays and supplies. • Good eye/hand coordination. • Near-visual acuity for seeing fine needles, distinguishing colors, sizes and shapes of sutures and instruments, deciphering fine print and viewing computer screens. • Auditory acuity adequate for hearing normal voice tones when not facing the individual and/or when muffled behind a surgical mask, equipment alarms, call bells, telephone conversations, intercom, overhead pager, fire alarm, etc. Mental Demands: Possesses good general mental health; ability to work under pressure while setting priorities and relating to patients and hospital staff; ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form with surgeons and other team members; ability to speak, read and write the English language; simple mathematical ability necessary (counting, addition and subtraction) in order to perform frequent counts during surgery. Ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology; possesses knowledge of a variety of surgical procedures. Working Environment : Work is performed in a restricted, sterile, indoor environment; exposure to bodily fluids which may contain infectious agents as well as to anesthetics, radiation and disinfectants. Work requires flexibility in scheduling and taking "call". Reporting Structure : Formal Reporting and Chain of Command: Reports to the Nurse Manager, Surgical Services. In his/her absence, reports to the Director of Patient Services, Surgical Services. Informal Reporting and Relationships: Establishes and maintains harmonious, productive relationships with all levels of Nursing personnel, other hospital employees, management, physicians, patients, families and the general public. Disclaimer : These essential job functions are requirements of the position, which must be performed either with or without reasonable accommodation. 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