Surgical Technologist - Cardiac Surgery - (Surg Tech)

Job Description & Requirements
Surgical Technologist - Cardiac Surgery - (Surg Tech)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 E Pay Rate: $28.00 *

Surgical technologists work under the direction of a team of surgical personnel and assist in surgical operations as needed. Surgical technicians are responsible for preparing the OR, which includes setting up surgical equipment and instruments, as well as passing those instruments to surgeons during the procedure. Settings include:

• Ambulatory
• OR
• Outpatient
• CVOR
• First assist
• Labor, delivery, recovery & postpartum
• Pediatrics OR
  
  Required Qualifications
  Previous Heart Experience
  Provides technical surgical skills for all patient procedures during the intraoperataive phase in the cardiovascular operating room, under the direct supervision of the surgeon and/or registered nurse. Assists with set up and completion of cases, maintains sterility of field and within sterile boundary. Additional duties and assignments as determined by department and patient care needs.
  
  About the Facility
  This 348-bed general medical and surgical hospital serves southwestern Missouri and neighboring regions in Kansas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Accredited by the American Osteopathic Association, the hospital also performs among the nation’s top healthcare facilities in the orthopedics, geriatrics, neurology, nephrology, and pulmonology specialties, according to U.S. News & World Report.
  
  Facility Location
  Located in the southwest corner of Missouri, Joplin is home to an extensive medical community providing travelers an outstanding opportunity to enhance their résumés and develop their careers. A city with a long history in the mining business, its roots in the industry are evident through festivals such as Boomtown Days that celebrate and commemorate the many mining camps that were once present here.
  
  Job Benefits
  NursesRx travel nursing assignments typically last 13 weeks and include:
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Life Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) and Flex Spending
  • Free Continuing Education and Tuition Assistance
  • Traveler Discounts and Referral Bonuses
  • No-Fee Direct Deposit
  • Daily Meal / Incidentals Allowance
  • Free, quality, private housing
  • Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
  • Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
  
  
  About the Company
  NursesRx, an AMN Healthcare company, is a leading travel nursing staffing agency that can help you achieve the career you've trained for, and the lifestyle you've always wanted. With thousands of positions nationwide, NursesRx lets registered nurses (RN) choose from the very best assignments with top-ranked hospitals and facilities throughout the United States. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer.  We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.
  
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