Travel Surgical Technologist

Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in San Diego, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Position Purpose: Provides specific patient care duties and performs unit support activities in the operating room suite.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Practices and Policies
Consistently complies with Sharp HealthCare practices, policies (e.g., attendance, patient safety), and procedures. Abides by ethical standards set in the Sharp HealthCare Commitment to Principles Handbook.

2. Regulatory Requirements
Completes and maintains all regulatory requirements including licensing and certification, and other mandatory training within established time frames. Submits documentation 2 weeks prior to evaluation or as appropriate. Requirements may consist of, but are not limited to TB Testing, Safety Test, Compliance Training, HIPAA Training, Licensing and Certification, other.

3. Provides quality care to O.R. patients.
a.) Demonstrates knowledge of procedures by anticipating needs prior and during each case ( i.e. assists with dressings and/or cast application at the end of the procedure).
b.) Picks cases following physician preference card.
c.) Consistently fulfills commitments for additional responsibilities.
d.) Does not require direction to fulfill responsibility.

4. Documents and communicates important data.
a.) Signs count before patient leaves or room. Counts with relief person when appropriate.
b.) Counts towel clips, Allis, and Ednas per procedure. Accountable for complete instrumental trays.
c.) Reports any exceptions
d.) Updates surgeon preference card per entity specific processes
e.) Complies with all count policies and procedures.

5. Identifies problems and takes appropriate action, without prompting, to accomplish department objectives and improved quality of care.
a.) Works additional or different shifts as requested and where appropriate
b.) Responsible for one department task beyond routine responsibilities.
c.) Submit written recommendation to change a process or suggestions for cost containment.
d.) Participates in teaching.

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Experience:
• Minimum of three year as a scrub person in a hospital setting

Licensure Preferred:
• Approved program for Operating Room Technicians or demonstrated technical skills through on the job training

Certification:
• Scrub Tech Certification Preferred
• BLS for HealthCare providers required

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Minimum of high school education preferred

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QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE
Work Authorization : US Citizen
Preferred years of experience : 2 years
Travel required : No travel required
Shift timings : Night

Integrated Healthcare Services Job ID #37048479. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Scrub Tech 105-74240 MB OR