JOB REQUIREMENTS

Certified Surgical Tech (CST) Travel Job

Certified Surgical Tech (CST) Responsibilities:

• Ensure the presence of all instruments, equipment, and supplies necessary for procedures; inspect instruments to ensure all required items are available.
• CST performs surgical scrub technique and gown and glove procedure for self and surgical team; maintains a sterile field and take immediate action to correct any breaks in technique.
• Perform specimen reconciliation and care for and identify specimens.
• Certified Surgical Technician assists with procedure room turnovers and close-of-day activities.
• Transfer specimens to pathology for pickup.
• CST documents patient-care records and other forms according to facility policies and procedures.
• Assist the physician and occasionally an RN during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• CST cleans clinical area before and after procedures and properly dispose of contaminated supplies and equipment.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for the patient and staff by complying with facility requirements and safety standards.
• CST assists in the transport and positioning of patients when necessary.
• Certified Surgical Tech washes, assembles, sterilizes, and stores instruments and supplies, and ensures they are functional and sterile.
• Maintain a clean and orderly instrument/equipment processing area (e.g., inventory, shelves, counters, equipment), determine whether each item is in good working condition, and check equipment indicators for proper functions.
• CST assists circulating nurse in obtaining supplies, equipment, and opening rooms, as necessary.
• CST leak tests scope after every procedure and inspects instruments/equipment for damage and defects.

BENEFITS OF BEING GIFTED!

• Refer a nurse for this position and earn up to $1500 referral bonus when he/she completes a minimum of 8-week assignment. Refer a nurse for a PRN position, and earn $250 once he/she completes three shifts.
• Flexible scheduling
• Premium pay
• Same Day or Weekly Pay
• Ability to work in premier facilities
• Access to Chief Nursing Officer 24-7
• Access to Social Worker 24-7
• Group Health insurance benefits:
  • Medical Plan
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • AD&D Insurance

Benefits of being a GIFTED TRAVEL NURSE

• Private housing and housing allowance
• Personal Career Coach
• Extremely competitive personalized pay package

ABOUT GIFTED HEALTHCARE