Travel Surg Tech in Fort Worth, TX
Company: Infojini Healthcare
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: October 24, 2024
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Job Description:
ID: 50441029 Shift: 8 HR Days 07:00-15:00 Description: Job
Specific Notes: Surgical Tech 2Candidates must live within 30
minutes of the facility.Status: Full TimeShift: 8 Hour Days (Mon -
Fri)ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEDiscusses any special needs with
the surgeon before surgery and scrubs into surgery in an adequate
time for proper preparation of instruments before the surgeon
scrubs in.Prepares the operative site by aseptically cleaning and
patient clipping, as needed.Prepares and maintains the instrument
table(s) in an organized and comprehensive manner to avoid damage
to instrumentation as well as incorrect needs or instrument
counts.Identifies damaged or incomplete trays, rectifies
discrepancies immediately, or contacts those that can help in order
to avoid delays or injury.Sets up the operating room according to
surgical procedure schedules; arranges sterile set up of instrument
table supplies and equipment required for specific procedure,
carefully selecting and opening only needed supplies.Ensures the
proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies
during surgical procedures.Performs surgical counts of sponges,
sharps, instruments, and misc. items, according to established
policies and procedures.Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and
surgical team staff. Passes sterile supplies and equipment to
surgeons and assistants during procedures, holds retractor devices,
and acts to anticipate and respond to the surgical team s needs
during course of surgery.Assists the surgical team with draping and
positioning the patient.Receives surgical specimens following
specimen protocol, and passes the specimen(s) off the sterile field
to circulating nurse, verifying source of specimen.Assists with
placement of surgical dressings to operative site following
surgical case completion.Disassembles surgical instrumentation as
indicated at end of the procedure, recycles as indicated, and
appropriately disposes of sharps, fluids, and waste at end of the
surgical procedure.Prepares soiled instrumentation for proper
transportation to decontamination area.Ensures the cleaning,
decontamination, sterilization, maintenance, and preparation of
surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for
distribution.Cleans the operating room following each case, and
returns equipment to appropriate storage areas.Follows infection
control policies, Association of perioperative Registered Nurses
(AORN) Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, and other regulatory
requirements in order to assure a safe work environment for self,
coworkers, and patients.Ensures proper orientation and knowledge of
all equipment and instrumentation prior to patient use.Maintains
inventory of clean and sterilized surgical equipment, instruments
and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures
and regulatory standards. Collaborates and maintains control of
maintenance of inventory; orders supplies, documents equipment use
and cart supplies, and maintains applicable records and files.KEY
SUCCESS FACTORSKnowledge of infection prevention and regulatory
sterilization standards.Knowledge of the theory and application of
sterile and aseptic technique.Knowledge of human anatomy, surgical
procedures and implementation tools and technologies to assist
surgeons with invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.Good
verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to
interact with surgical and central sterile processing team
members.Occasional exposure to chemical and radiation
hazards.Successful completion of:1. a Commission on Accreditation
of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited OR other
nationally accredited surgical technologist program. Additionally,
holds and maintains certification as a (CST) surgical technologist
by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
(NBSTSA) or the National Center for Competency Testing or their
successor OR2. Successful Completion of formal training program for
surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or
Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public
Health Service Commissioner OR3. Was employed to practice surgical
technology in a health care facility before September 1,
2009BENEFITSOur competitive benefits package includes the
following- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits-
401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%- Tuition
Reimbursement- PTO accrual beginning Day 1ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF
THE ROLEDiscusses any special needs with the surgeon before surgery
and scrubs into surgery in an adequate time for proper preparation
of instruments before the surgeon scrubs in.Prepares the operative
site by aseptically cleaning and patient clipping, as
needed.Prepares and maintains the instrument table(s) in an
organized and comprehensive manner to avoid damage to
instrumentation as well as incorrect needs or instrument
counts.Identifies damaged or incomplete trays, rectifies
discrepancies immediately, or contacts those that can help in order
to avoid delays or injury.Sets up the operating room according to
surgical procedure schedules; arranges sterile set up of instrument
table supplies and equipment required for specific procedure,
carefully selecting and opening only needed supplies.Ensures the
proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies
during surgical procedures.Performs surgical counts of sponges,
sharps, instruments, and misc. items, according to established
policies and procedures.Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and
surgical team staff. Passes sterile supplies and equipment to
surgeons and assistants during procedures, holds retractor devices,
and acts to anticipate and respond to the surgical team s needs
during course of surgery.Assists the surgical team with draping and
positioning the patient.Receives surgical specimens following
specimen protocol, and passes the specimen(s) off the sterile field
to circulating nurse, verifying source of specimen.Assists with
placement of surgical dressings to operative site following
surgical case completion.Disassembles surgical instrumentation as
indicated at end of the procedure, recycles as indicated, and
appropriately disposes of sharps, fluids, and waste at end of the
surgical procedure.Prepares soiled instrumentation for proper
transportation to decontamination area.Ensures the cleaning,
decontamination, sterilization, maintenance, and preparation of
surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for
distribution.Cleans the operating room following each case, and
returns equipment to appropriate storage areas.Follows infection
control policies, Association of perioperative Registered Nurses
(AORN) Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, and other regulatory
requirements in order to assure a safe work environment for self,
coworkers, and patients.Ensures proper orientation and knowledge of
all equipment and instrumentation prior to patient use.Maintains
inventory of clean and sterilized surgical equipment, instruments
and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures
and regulatory standards. Collaborates and maintains control of
maintenance of inventory; orders supplies, documents equipment use
and cart supplies, and maintains applicable records and files.KEY
SUCCESS FACTORSKnowledge of infection prevention and regulatory
sterilization standards.Knowledge of the theory and application of
sterile and aseptic technique.Knowledge of human anatomy, surgical
procedures and implementation tools and technologies to assist
surgeons with invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.Good
verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to
interact with surgical and central sterile processing team
members.Occasional exposure to chemical and radiation
hazards.Successful completion of:1. a Commission on Accreditation
of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited OR other
nationally accredited surgical technologist program. Additionally,
holds and maintains certification as a (CST) surgical technologist
by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
(NBSTSA) or the National Center for Competency Testing or their
successor OR2. Successful Completion of formal training program for
surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or
Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public
Health Service Commissioner OR3. Was employed to practice surgical
technology in a health care facility before September 1,
2009BENEFITSOur competitive benefits package includes the
following- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits-
401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%- Tuition
Reimbursement- PTO accrual beginning Day 1Description for Job
surgeons during surgical procedures by anticipating surgeon needs
to make sure the procedure is executed as smoothly and efficiently
as possible. They prepare and organize the operating room, clean
and sterilize equipment, and maintain a sterile environment.JOB
SUMMARYThe Surgical Technologist 2 functions in the inter operative
phase of patient care to expedite surgical procedures, under the
direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position
assists the surgical team through the use of equipment and
instrumentation to ensure that the operating room environment is
safe and that required equipment is available and functioning
properly. Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91
Keywords: Infojini Healthcare, Richardson , Travel Surg Tech in Fort Worth, TX, Other , Fort Worth, Texas
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