Equiliem is seeking a local contract Surgical Technologist for a local contract job in Cincinnati, Ohio.

• Specialty: Surgical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Job Responsibilities:
-Checks daily assignment.
-Reviews surgical preference lists to clarify surgical routine and update preference lists as needed.
-Utilize resources to obtain needed supplies for the case.
-Checks table(s) for complete readiness for each procedure. Ensures all items needed for the case are present.
-Obtains physician's special instruments and sutures prior to start of the case.
-Demonstrates knowledge and dexterity in handling of special supplies and equipment and assures its proper functioning.
-Knowledgeable of the specifics of the surgical procedure and able to perform these tasks in an organized and efficient manner.
-Under the surgeon's supervision, assists with suctioning secretions, holding retractors, assisting with skin closure, cutting sutures and irrigating wounds.
-Circulates for operative procedures under supervision of R.N.
-At the end of procedure assist with site care.
-Cleanses operative site.
-Connects drainage tubes to appropriate devices.

Required Skills & Experience:
-2 years of experience minimum.
-Has contact with physicians, families, and other hospital personnel related to care of assigned patients.
-Sound judgment and knowledge of scientific principles must be used.
-Competency in selected skills is required through hospital provided instruction.
-Frequent exposure to stressful patient situations requires the ability to maintain composure in order to respond swiftly and effectively to patient needs.
-The Surgical Technologists demonstrates the knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide age and culturally specific patient care and education.
-The ST effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate channels of communication and maintains absolute confidentiality.
-The ST maintains competence and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth.
-The ST demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting.
-The ST is responsible for knowledge, use, care, and handling of surgical instruments.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A
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Schedule Notes:
Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Wed-Fri 12 hrs 6:15AM-6:45PM; Call every 5th-6th weekend, overnight call the week after weekend call. 1st call approx. one a week or every other week. Required: 2+ years of experience CVOR
Base Rate:

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