Travel Surgical Technologist

American Traveler, LLC.; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Weekly payroll

Free CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Licensure reimbursements

Per diem

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist for a hospital position in Sitka, Alaska requiring CST and BLS at consideration. The role involves scrubbing on diverse procedures under nurse supervision and on-call coverage.

The assignment is 13 weeks with a start date contingent on fingerprint processing, and benefits include housing, travel/licensure reimbursements, and day-one medical options.

Qualifications

• Active state license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification required
• CST credential required at time of consideration
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Surgical Technologist
• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of a surgical technologist training program accredited by CAAHEP or a US Department of Education recognized accrediting agency
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, instrumentation, suturing materials, needles, and prosthetic devices
• Knowledge of wound healing and complications
• Skilled in sterile technique, sterile processing, and patient positioning

Responsibilities

• Hospital surgical setting supporting a variety of advanced and complex surgical procedures
• Day shift Tuesday through Friday, 10 hours per day
• Requires participation in on-call/call-back coverage, including back-up call for emergency cases requiring two surgical technicians
• 13-week assignment
• Scrub in on a variety of advanced and complex surgical procedures under professional nurse supervision
• Anticipate surgeon preferences for instruments and materials and adjust proactively
• Set up sterile tables with instruments, equipment, supplies, and medications/solutions for procedures
• Disassemble and reassemble instruments and equipment for cleaning and terminal sterilization within scope of practice
• Monitor supplies and instruments to ensure sterility and support quality assurance
• Participate in inventory monitoring and ordering of department supplies
• Contribute to departmental education programs and learning aids
• Provide input on policies, procedures, and patient care standards
• Participate in assigned committees as needed
• Start date contingent on fingerprint processing, which typically takes a minimum of 6 weeks

Skills

Anatomy & physiology

Sterile technique

Sterile processing

Patient positioning

Suturing materials

Wound healing knowledge

Instrument knowledge

Education

HS Diploma or GED

CAAHEP- Accredited program

Job description

American Traveler seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist for a hospital position requiring CST and BLS certification at time of consideration.

Requirements

• Active state license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification required
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required at time of consideration
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Surgical Technologist required
• High school diploma or GED required
• Completion of a surgical technologist training program accredited by CAAHEP or a US Department of Education recognized accrediting agency
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, instrumentation, suturing materials, needles, and prosthetic devices
• Knowledge of wound healing and complications
• Skilled in sterile technique, sterile processing, and patient positioning

Responsibilities

• Hospital surgical setting supporting a variety of advanced and complex surgical procedures
• Day shift Tuesday through Friday, 10 hours per day
• Requires participation in on-call/call-back coverage, including back-up call for emergency cases requiring two surgical technicians
• 13-week assignment
• Scrub in on a variety of advanced and complex surgical procedures under professional nurse supervision
• Anticipate surgeon preferences for instruments and materials and adjust proactively
• Set up sterile tables with instruments, equipment, supplies, and medications/solutions for procedures
• Disassemble and reassemble instruments and equipment for cleaning and terminal sterilization within scope of practice
• Monitor supplies and instruments to ensure sterility and support quality assurance
• Participate in inventory monitoring and ordering of department supplies
• Contribute to departmental education programs and learning aids
• Provide input on policies, procedures, and patient care standards
• Participate in assigned committees as needed
• Start date contingent on fingerprint processing, which typically takes a minimum of 6 weeks

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