Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - CVORT

American Traveler; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance —

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler seeks a Surgical Technician for a hospital Open Heart unit requiring CST or TS-C certification and prior surgical tech experience. The role is a travel/open-heart assignment with day shifts, 8 hours per day, five days a week, and rotating weekends/holidays.

Expected responsibilities include assisting with procedures, maintaining aseptic technique, documenting data per RN guidelines, and stocking exam rooms.

Qualifications

• 1 year of surgical technology experience required.
• Associate's Degree or completion certificate in Surgical Technology required.
• CST through NBSTSA or TS-C through NCCT required; BLS certification required; license if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Hospital-based Open Heart surgical unit duties.
• Day shift, 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week with rotational weekends/holidays.
• Rotational floating requirements and EPIC charting experience.
• Maintain aseptic technique and sterile areas; document patient data per RN/unit guidelines.
• Assist providers with procedures and equipment; prepare rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Reprocess endoscopes and manage inventory and supplies.

Skills

Surgical tech experience

Sterile technique

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology or completion certificate

Tools

EPIC charting

Job description

American Traveler seeks a Surgical Technician for a hospital Open Heart unit requiring CST or TS-C certification and prior surgical tech experience.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of surgical technology experience required
• Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology or completion certificate from a Surgical Technology program required
• CST through NBSTSA or TS-C through NCCT required
• BLS certification required
• License required if applicable
• Able to independently scrub basic surgical procedures
• Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology
• Applies sterile technique principles during surgical procedures
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills related to procedures performed

Responsibilities

• Hospital-based Open Heart surgical unit
• Day shift schedule with 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week
• Rotational weekend and holiday coverage required
• Rotational floating requirements
• EPIC charting experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Assists with organization and coordination of surgical supplies and equipment
• Collects patient data and performs accurate documentation as directed by RN and unit guidelines
• Maintains aseptic technique and separation of clean and dirty areas
• Communicates effectively with team members, patients, and families
• Assists providers with procedures, treatments, and equipment preparation
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments according to hospital and nursing society guidelines
• Stocks and prepares exam and procedure rooms
• Obtains and transports specimens per hospital policy
• Serves as a resource for technical equipment within the department
• Assists with inventory management and supply restocking
• Reprocesses endoscopes as needed
• Provides patient care within scope as directed by RN
• RTO not to exceed 7 total days per 13-week contract
• Radius rule of 50 miles applies; local candidates not accepted

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-772284

Open Positions: 1