Travel Certified Surgical Technologist - $1,918 per week at McLeod Regional Medical Center summary:

As a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist, the role involves maintaining a professional demeanor while providing essential support to healthcare teams in operating room environments. Responsibilities include preparing surgical areas, assisting with patient transport, ensuring cleanliness, and managing surgical supplies while upholding strict confidentiality standards. This position requires specific certifications and ongoing education to meet healthcare service excellence standards.

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.

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