Travel Surgical Technologist

Newsandtribune; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, dental and vision insurance (

Housing allowance

Licensure reimbursement

Per diem

Travel rewards

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Surgical Technologist (CST) for a travel assignment in Manhattan, Kansas. You will support the OR team, transfer and position patients, prep for surgery and assist the surgeon during procedures.

Requirements include 1+ year of recent experience, NBSTSA certification recommended, BLS (AHA), and valid state license/registration if required. Benefits feature competitive pay, housing allowance, licensure reimbursement and per diem.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of recent experience in surgical setting.
• NBSTSA certification highly recommended.
• Valid CST license or registration if required by state.
• Valid BLS (American Heart Association) certification.
• Professional references required.
• Additional job specific requirements provided by Recruiter.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient transfers and positioning in the OR.
• Prep patients for surgery and maintain sterile technique.
• Assist the physician during surgical procedures.
• Sterilize and maintain OR instruments and equipment.
• Manage surgical supply inventory and place orders as needed.
• Ability to specialize in certain case types and work across acute care or outpatient settings.

Skills

Surgical experience

Education

NBSTSA Certification recommended

BLS Certification (AHA)

State license/registration if required

Job description

American Traveler has an immediate opening for a Surgical Technologist (Surg Tech CST) job in Manhattan, Kansas. travelers who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. You'll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned us high ratings from travelers nationwide -- and the security that comes from working with an established, Joint Commission-certified agency.

More about traveling in Kansas:A travel assignment in Kansas features residences in welcoming communities and a low cost of living. Rollling hills, great food and friendly colleagues -- what more could you ask for?

Job ID: P-765768

Requirements

• 1+ year of recent experience in this setting
• National Certification, certification by the NBSTSA highly recommended
• Valid Surgical Technologist license or registration if required by this state
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Professional References
• Additional job specific requirements will be provided by your Recruiter

Responsibilities

CSTs form an important part of the surgical care team. They are responsible for patient transfers to and from the OR, situating patients on the operating table, prepping them for surgery, and assisting the physician during surgery. Additionally, surgical techs are trained in aseptic technique and are tasked with cleaning and sterilizing the OR and surgical instruments. Some operating room technicians may even manage the surgical supply inventory and place orders to ensure that surgeons have all the necessary tools and materials. CSTs can choose to specialize in particular case types and can select their clinical setting, as they are readily employable in acute care hospitals and outpatient surgery centres.

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-765768

Open Positions: 1