Travel Certified Surgical Technologist - $1,850 per week at McLeod Regional Medical Center summary:

The Travel Certified Surgical Technologist provides essential support in surgical settings by maintaining a professional demeanor, ensuring cleanliness, and managing the transport of patients. This role requires a BLS certification and adherence to safety and sanitation standards while assisting in surgical procedures. Continuous professional development and a commitment to patient confidentiality are critical aspects of this position.

Certification Details
• BLS
• License/Certificate Verification
• Hepatitis B
• Varicella
• NBSTSA

Job Details
• Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
• Wears appropriate surgical attire.
• Will have a working knowledge of sepsis and aseptic technique provided through orientation.
• Checks cleaning supplies each morning.
• Wipe down lights, booms, and tables prior to first case.
• Takes dirty linen to soiled utility room.
• Performs between case room cleaning and terminal cleaning according to standards.
• Transports patients and beds to the Holding Room / Operating Room.
• Demonstrates proper ID and safely transports patients.
• Run errands in a timely manner.
• Obtains supplies, equipment or medication in a timely manner.
• Helps to transfer patients to and from the operating room table.
• Assist families to consult rooms when no volunteer is available.
• Stocks areas assigned by supervisor.
• Cleans sub-sterile and ante areas.
• Maintains stock of oxygen tanks and carbon dioxide tanks.
• Perform weekly cleaning of x-ray aprons and storage rooms.
• Assumes personal responsibilities for professional development and continuing education.
• Responds to co-workers in a helpful, courteous manner.
• Respects, at all times, the confidentially of the patients records and facility operations. Uses complete discretion when discussing patient matters.

Job Requirements
• BLS certification required for onboarding.
• License/Certificate Verification required for state specific registry.
• Proof of 2 immunizations or Titer WITH Lab print out for MMR required for onboarding.
• Proof of 3 vaccinations or Titer WITH lab print out for Hepatitis B required for onboarding.
• Provide a copy of a valid up to date driver's license required for onboarding.
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) required within 1 year of start.
• Proof of 2 immunizations or Titer WITH Lab print out for Varicella required for onboarding.
• Provide a copy of Social Security Card required for onboarding.
• 10 panel drug screening completed within 30 days of start required for onboarding.

Additional Details
• AHA only for BLS certification.
• Required for Certified Surgical Tech and Certified Surgical First Assist. This is the only certification recognized in South Carolina.

Keywords:

Surgical Technologist, Travel Surgical Tech, BLS certification, patient transport, aseptic technique, operating room, healthcare support, surgical assistance, patient care, medical equipment