Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel Certified Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Lincoln, Nebraska.
1. General job duties:
The Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing a safe environment for all age groups of surgical patients; assists the perioperative nurse with patient care; prepares and maintains supplies in the operating room (OR) while maintaining a professional and efficient manner; assures that procedure preparations are based on individual patient and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values. *Functions in the scrub role by preparing, organizing, and anticipating needed instruments, supplies, and equipment for safe patient care and operative procedure. *Will not first assist with any procedure; will not do any incision closures. *May apply skin staples when skin edges have been approximated by credentialed physician/PA/APRN. *May apply skin sealant and steristrips as part of the dressing after skin has been closed. *Defines and practices aseptic technique and infection control principles as they apply to the OR. *Safely and efficiently passes surgical instruments and supplies in the operating room (OR) and labor and delivery room (LDR); properly identifies, preserves and manages tissue and fluid specimens and cultures. *Manages supplies, instruments and equipment appropriately according to Medical Center procedure. *Assists the nurse in perioperative care of the patient including transporting and positioning; counts/preps surgical instruments and supplies. *Delivers medications (drugs or biologicals) received in the surgical suite to the appropriate operating room via case cart or medication cart. *Handles and prepares medication for use on the sterile field in the operating room under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and physician. *Participates in unit-based activities, staff meetings, and committees.
2. Equipment utilized in the unit/dept.:
Computer systems: eChart (electronic charting system); SIS, MAK, O.R.Storz 1 Video and routing equipment.
Surgical Equipment - Storz Video equipment, Midas; Stryker drills; Leica Microscopes, Storz morcellator; Foce Triad Cautery machines; Force FX cautery machines; Aquamantys machines; Ostemoed drills; Sani Serve fluid warmer/cooler. Surgical Beds/positions - Jackson spine tables; Jackson fracture tables; Tenent positioner; Skytron and Getinge O.R. beds
3. Required skills and minimum years of experience.
2 years' experience in busy surgical area.
Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology or successful completion of a Surgical Technology program required 9/30/24 (will not accept on-the-job training).
4. Specific licensures and certifications/registrations required:
BLS is required
CST preferred
5. Shift or schedule requirements:
Determined at the time of Job Posting
There may be some call depending on volumes
6. Floating to other units/departments:
Floating to East Campus OR possible (approx. 3 miles from West Campus).
7. Bed size/number of rooms for this unit/dept.:
7 room surgical suite
8. Dress Code:
Scrubs will be provided. No shoes with holes.
9. Tell us about the unit/department specific training and orientation program:
Week 1 - ask them to hand on everything possible, starting with cases they will see most often on their shift.
With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.
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