St. Luke’s University Health Network
Travel Surgical Technologist
St. Luke’s University Health Network, Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States, 18103
Travel Surgical Technician
Apply to locations: Allentown, PA - 1110 American ParkwayTime Type: Full timePosted on: 30+ Days AgoJob Requisition ID: R102133At St. Luke’s, our travel staff are OUR employees.
They are a valued part of our team and are extended benefits such as medical, vision, and dental, as well as retirement options. Our travel staff has the best of both worlds available to them – flexibility of travel & the support of working for a 100 Top Health Care System. St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.TRAVEL ASSIGNMENT OPPORTUNITIES, CAMPUS and SHIFT WILL VARY13 week assignments. Minimum of 2 years of experience, BLS and Certification are required upon hire.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Demonstrates ability to prepare for surgical procedures including confirming supplies, equipment and appropriate instrumentation.Prepares sterile tables with efficiency and accuracy in an organized and consistent manner including ensuring instruments are in safe working condition.Follows OR safety practices maintaining a safe environment for patients and supporting safe patient outcomes including surgical counts.Demonstrates participation of surgical team duties from turnover between cases to daily operational assignments.Demonstrates ability to use knowledge of procedures to anticipate needs of the surgical team from draping to closure.Maintains highest standard of sterile technique and attentive to members of the team.Handles surgical specimens in safe, appropriate manner per appropriate handling policies.Demonstrates ability to follow appropriate processes for handling surgical instruments/drills/equipment in an appropriate manner.Works collaboratively with RN and members of the surgical team to meet highest level of compliance in quality metrics and successful patient outcomes.Demonstrates knowledge of ethical care, patients rights and supports culture of safety through verbalization of safety concerns.PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:Sit up to 1 hour per day. Stand for up to 8 hours per day; possibly 6 hours at a time. Walk up to 8-10 hours per day; up to 2 hours at a time. Continuously required to use manual dexterity for handling and twisting/turning. Consistently lift and carry objects up to 10 lbs; frequently lift and carry objects up to 25 lbs.; frequently push objects up to 100+ lbs (i.e. camera carts, microphones, storage carts, etc). Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must have the ability to move and respond quickly. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision. Depth perception necessary. Ability to tolerate visual monotony.EDUCATION:High School Graduate who has completed a certified Surgical Technologist program and passed a Surgical Technologist Certification Exam.St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.St. Luke’s Travel Team…. Giving you the perks of travel nursing with the benefits of being a valued employee of the St. Luke’s Family.
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Apply to locations: Allentown, PA - 1110 American ParkwayTime Type: Full timePosted on: 30+ Days AgoJob Requisition ID: R102133At St. Luke’s, our travel staff are OUR employees.
They are a valued part of our team and are extended benefits such as medical, vision, and dental, as well as retirement options. Our travel staff has the best of both worlds available to them – flexibility of travel & the support of working for a 100 Top Health Care System. St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.TRAVEL ASSIGNMENT OPPORTUNITIES, CAMPUS and SHIFT WILL VARY13 week assignments. Minimum of 2 years of experience, BLS and Certification are required upon hire.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Demonstrates ability to prepare for surgical procedures including confirming supplies, equipment and appropriate instrumentation.Prepares sterile tables with efficiency and accuracy in an organized and consistent manner including ensuring instruments are in safe working condition.Follows OR safety practices maintaining a safe environment for patients and supporting safe patient outcomes including surgical counts.Demonstrates participation of surgical team duties from turnover between cases to daily operational assignments.Demonstrates ability to use knowledge of procedures to anticipate needs of the surgical team from draping to closure.Maintains highest standard of sterile technique and attentive to members of the team.Handles surgical specimens in safe, appropriate manner per appropriate handling policies.Demonstrates ability to follow appropriate processes for handling surgical instruments/drills/equipment in an appropriate manner.Works collaboratively with RN and members of the surgical team to meet highest level of compliance in quality metrics and successful patient outcomes.Demonstrates knowledge of ethical care, patients rights and supports culture of safety through verbalization of safety concerns.PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:Sit up to 1 hour per day. Stand for up to 8 hours per day; possibly 6 hours at a time. Walk up to 8-10 hours per day; up to 2 hours at a time. Continuously required to use manual dexterity for handling and twisting/turning. Consistently lift and carry objects up to 10 lbs; frequently lift and carry objects up to 25 lbs.; frequently push objects up to 100+ lbs (i.e. camera carts, microphones, storage carts, etc). Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must have the ability to move and respond quickly. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision. Depth perception necessary. Ability to tolerate visual monotony.EDUCATION:High School Graduate who has completed a certified Surgical Technologist program and passed a Surgical Technologist Certification Exam.St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.St. Luke’s Travel Team…. Giving you the perks of travel nursing with the benefits of being a valued employee of the St. Luke’s Family.
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