Job Description

A surgical technologist, also known as a scrub technologist or operating room technician, is a member of the surgical team who works alongside surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists to ensure a smooth and safe surgical procedure.

Here are the key responsibilities of a surgical technologist:

Preparing the operating room: This involves setting up surgical instruments and equipment, making sure they are sterilized and ready to use, and ensuring the room is clean and sterile.

Assisting with patient preparation: The surgical technologist may assist with positioning the patient on the operating table and preparing them for the procedure.

Providing instruments and supplies to the surgeon: The surgical technologist must anticipate the surgeon\'s needs and quickly provide the necessary instruments and supplies during the procedure.

Maintaining a sterile field: The surgical technologist must keep the surgical area sterile at all times and replace any contaminated instruments or supplies.

Monitoring equipment: The surgical technologist is responsible for checking and maintaining the equipment and machines used during the procedure.

Closing and dressing wounds: After the procedure, the surgical technologist may assist with closing incisions, applying dressings, and cleaning the wound.

Documenting the procedure: The surgical technologist must accurately document the details of the procedure, including any instruments or supplies used.

The surgical technologist must have excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. They must also be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

This is a not full time but contracted travel position.

Profession: Healthcare Tech - See

Location: Albuquerque New Mexico

Specialty: Scrub Tech

Unit: Scrub Technologist, OR Technologist, Operating Room / Scrub, Operating Room, Surgical Technologist

Gross Pay: TBD

Schedule: Days 10 hours, 07:00:00-17:00:00, 10.00-4

Guaranteed Hours: 40

Openings: 1

Start Date: 07/10/2023

End Date: 10/09/2023

Assignment Length: 13

Experience Required: 1 year

JOB ID: Medefis549818862

Other Info:

ID: 49818862 Shift: 10 hour days Description: 75 MILE RADIUS RULE - NO LOCAL TRAVELERS - Please only submit candidates that are aware of their submission to our facility. Please do not allow candidates to contact facility. Please only submit candidates with an active scrub tech certification. Please note time off requests must be disclosed with initial submission to be considered for approval. Time off requested after the acceptance date will not be approved.When submitting candidates include at least two references (one must be from current manager), a resume, and completed skills checklist/competency assessment. large OR - Ortho, ENT and/or vascular experience a plus. Must be a team player, flexible and accustomed to fast paced environment. Must have successfully completed at least one 13-week travel assignment. CERTS: BLS certification required. BLS must be completed through American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross. SHIFTS: DAYS- Start time: 6:30 - 10 hr shiftsMay fluctuate to fulfill department staffing needs. On call, weekends, holidays and float as needed. ??Travelers are first to float within facility and to alternate locations within 20 miles of permanent assigned location. Trav ling pairs are not guaranteed same schedules or same shifts.*Please note all travelers within CDS are required to float to all areas in which they are trained including ED and alternate holding areas to care for appropriate patients. Thisincludes PresNow ED/UCs ORIENTATION: 1st week of the contract, not to exceed 40 total hours, and includes EPIC training. Additional Information:Presbyterian was voted #1 hospital of NM for 2022-2023 by U.S. News & World Report! *1.Travelers must have a permanent address outside of the 75 MILE STRAIGHT LINE RADIUS of intended facility (not driving distance). 2.Travelers must not have been an employee of any healthcare facility located within the Albuquerque Metropolitan area within the past year in order to be considered for a position. 3. Travelers are first to float within facility and to alternate locations within 20 miles of permanent assigned location. 4. Please visit the New Mexico Department of Health COVID page at https://cv.nmhealth.org/. 5. State tax is passed through to your agency and will be reflected on your invoice. The state tax should be paid to the state of New Mexico. 6. ENSURE AN ACCURATE SS# and DOB IS ENTERED. IF NOT, TRAVELER MAY BE PUSHED/AGENCY SUSPENED (creates I.T. onboarding issues). Position Urgency:Normal Billing string = Medefis Guaranteed Hours: 40 Contract Weeks:91

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