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Tact Staff

Travel Surgical Technologist - $2,100 per week

Tact Staff, Bangor, Maine, us, 04401


Tact Staff is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Bangor, Maine.Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Surgical TechnologistDiscipline:

Allied Health ProfessionalStart Date:

12/09/2024Duration:

13 weeks40 hours per weekShift:

8 hoursEmployment Type:

TravelLocal Travelers Who Live within 50 miles of the facility will receive a lower rate.

JOB SUMMARY

Per the standards of the Association of

Surgical Technologist surgical technologist

work under the direct supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.

The ST is responsible for ensuring the operating room environment is safe, equipment functions properly, and the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

The ST handles instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. The technologist has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Duties of the technologist include, but are not limited to: checking supplies and equipment needed for a procedure; scrubs, gowns and gloves self, surgeon and assistants; performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operating and before the incision is closed; assists in draping the sterile field; passes instruments to the surgeon during the procedure; maintains the highest standard of sterile technique; assists with terminal cleaning of room; cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization and assist in prepping the surgical suite for the next patient.

The ST is also responsible for working with new employees and students and help train them in the ST role. The ST is not permitted to function in the circulating nurse roll, first assistant roll and is restricted from administering medications and completing patient records.

Duties of the technologist include, but are not limited to:

checking

supplies and equipment needed for a procedure;

scrubs , gowns and gloves self, surgeon and assistants;

performs

appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operating and before the incision is closed;

assists

in draping the sterile field;

passes

instruments to the surgeon during the procedure;

maintains

the highest standard of sterile technique;

assists

with terminal cleaning of room;

leans

and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization

assist

in prepping the surgical suite for the next patient

The Scrub Tech is also responsible for working with new employees and students and help train them in the Scrub Tech role.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Trade or Technical School (Certificate or Diploma)

Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

Experience:

At least one year previous experience preferred

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Core Values

Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #495498. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Tech - SurgicalAbout Tact Staff

Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level.Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses and allied professionals with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.Be Adventurous,

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Becoming a travel nurse or allied professional is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, to explore a new place, and try amazing food...Make a Difference

- Nurses and allied professionals make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unnoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses and allied professionals in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do.Travel with Tact

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