Travel Surgical Technologist

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LanceSoft is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Sitka, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Surgical Technologist
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• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
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• Start Date: ASAP
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 40 hours per week
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• Shift: 10 hours, days
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• Employment Type: Travel
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MUST HAVE/OBTAIN FLU VACCINATION MUST HAVE CERTIFICATIONS AT TIME OF SUBMISSION Job DescriptionJob Description Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the JobScrubs in on surgical procedures, under professional nurse supervision, for many different advanced and complex types of surgeries.Anticipates the surgeon s preference for certain materials or instruments and be able to respond to these preferences in advance. Updates Nurse as necessary based on continuing assessment of equipment needs and physician preferences; demonstrates sound clinical judgment; adaptable to changing patient needs.Sets up sterile table with instruments, equipment, supplies, and medications/solutions needed for surgical procedures.Takes apart and reassembles any instrument or piece of equipment that needs cleaning (within the scope of instructed nursing personnel duties) and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.Monitors supplies and instruments to assure sterility of materials used furthering Quality Assurance of patient care.Inventories, monitors assigned services supplies and order as needed.Develops/implements educational programs and learning aids for the area/department (i.e. in-service classes, special projects, learning aids, patient care standards).Provides input regarding the need for change in policies, procedures and patient care standards.Back up call for emergency cases that may require two surgical technicians. Other FunctionsParticipates in assigned committees.Other duties as assigned. Education, Certifications, and Licenses RequiredHigh School Diploma or GED Completion of a technologist training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or any accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) Current BLS certificationExperience Required1 year experience preferred. Knowledge ofAnatomy and physiology with appropriate instrumentation, suturing materials, needles, prosthetic devices and other suppliesWound healing and complicationsNormal growth, development and life cycle changes, including physical, behavioral characteristics of individuals for which nursing care is provided. Skills inSterile technique and processingPatient positioning Ability toHandle requests that are made during the surgery. Additional Information:SEARHC only accepts traveler profile applications from travelers that live at least 50+ miles away from the facility address they are working at. Rate is all inclusive and SEARHC will not be providing housing or flights.

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LanceSoft Job ID #j975cmwhrcgtqdq17xm7pswz4s8a502k. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Surgical Technologist

About LanceSoft\n Benefits\n

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• Weekly pay
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• Medical benefits
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