Internal Travel Surgical Tech - Various Locations

ECU Health; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 56,826 - 80,934; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime pay at 1.5x base rate

Additional pay for charge roles

Job summary

ECU Health is seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to maintain the sterile field and assist surgeons across nine hospitals in Eastern North Carolina. The role includes preparing instruments and supplies, and participating in service excellence programs. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of surgical technology experience and relevant certifications. Competitive compensation is offered, with travel staffing options available. This position values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience as a surgical technologist.
• Graduation from an approved surgical technology program or RN/LPN.
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity, safety, and efficiency of the sterile field.
• Prepare and arrange instruments and supplies for surgeries.
• Assist the surgeon during operations.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation

Sterile technique

Assisting surgeons

BLS certification

Education

Graduation from a surgical technology program

Certification in surgical technologist

Job description

Position Summary

Maintains the integrity, safety and efficiency of the sterile field throughout surgical procedures. Prepares and arranges instruments and supplies. Assists the surgeon and assistants throughout the operation by providing sterile instruments and supplies. Attends educational programs and staff orientation which promote personal and professional development. Participates in Service Excellence Program.

Minimum Requirements

• At least two years of experience as a surgical technologist
• Graduation from an approved surgical technology program, certification from a military program or graduation from an accredited nursing program (RN/LPN)
• Certification in the field of surgical technologist
• Graduated from a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program)
• Prefer NBSTSA certification
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification
• Not currently employed by ECU Health or separated for 92 days, having left in good standing

Compensation Package

• Base pay of up to $50 per hour for all travel surgical tech positions
• 1.5x base hourly rate for overtime (over 40 hours), call-back and holidays
• Additional $1.00 per hour for charge/preceptor roles

Additional Position Details

• 13-week assignments with option to extend at the discretion of manager
• Travel Staffing Program positions are not eligible for health benefits, shift or weekend differentials, incentive pay, PTO or float pool differentials
• Travel team members are expected to:
• Adhere and follow departmental staffing and scheduling policy and procedures for working in the department, which includes call and regular work schedule.
• Adhere to required attendance of unit staff meetings, completion of e-inform modules, and completion of required organizational continuing education
• Use the scheduling system to manage their schedule, including non-duty/time-off requests
• Not be currently employed by ECU Health or be separated for 92 days, having left in good standing
• Organizational policies will be applicable to internal travel team members, notwithstanding Travel Staffing Program specifications included within each assignment acknowledgement

Opportunities Are Available In The Peri-Operative Units At Many Of Our Nine Hospitals Across Eastern North Carolina

• Has the ability to scrub and has working knowledge and understanding for all types of surgical procedures
• Displays dexterity in use and handling of surgical equipment, instrumentation and assisting physicians
• Maintains integrity, safety and efficiency of sterile field
• Work under the supervision and authority of a surgeon to facilitate safe and effective direct patient care

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.