Local or Travel Contract - CST - Certified Surgical Technologist

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JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director of Surgical Services and OR Leadership, assists surgeon during operative and invasive procedures. Ensures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure. Directs and/or provides professional perioperative care for an assigned group of patients across the age continuum. Monitor PAR level of all surgical instruments and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments. Assists as needed within scope Surgical Technician. May include Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric. Expected to float to all units of competency within designated region.

• Expertly performs role of a resource surgical technician in all surgical specialties.
• Performs scrub duties according to procedure, demonstrating a high level of skill and efficiency, while displaying the surgical consciousness required within this highly specialized environment.
• Works closely with all Perioperative team to facilitate and coordinate exceptional, efficient, and quality patient care.
• Accountable for accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments as appropriate before, during and after surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of national patient safety goals.
• Demonstrates collegial behavior of respect and consideration with regard to work environment
• (i.e. restocking rooms, returning equipment/supplies for other surgical procedures, cleaning work areas/station and or communication as appropriate).
• Has a surgical conscience in the principles of aseptic technique in maintaining a sterile environment.
• Anticipates the instruments/equipment the surgeon will need next.
• Assists in turnover of rooms and preps for patients.
• Is an active participant in the “Time Out” giving one’s full attention to the process and will speak up if something does not seem right, stopping the line until there is resolution.
• Team player who can complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Hold retractors and complete additional tasks at surgeon’s request during procedure.

Required Experience:

• At least two years of experience in a hospital setting
• Previous Trauma experience preferred
• Clear and Active NBSTSA, required
• BLS, American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required
• Robotics, Vascular, Neuro and Ortho Spine Procedures

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Steward Health Care is the largest private, tax-paying physician-led health care network in the United States. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Steward operates 37 hospitals in the United States and the country of Malta that regularly receive top awards for quality and safety. The company employs approximately 42,000 health care professionals. The Steward network includes multiple urgent care centers and skilled nursing facilities, substantial behavioral health services, over 7,900 beds under management, and approximately 2.2 million full risk covered lives through the company's managed care and health insurance services.

BENEFITS OFFERED: We have many plans with various deductibles, which can cover individuals or families so you can customize a plan that will work for you! Steward Health Care works with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to provide affordable health insurance for our employees in benefit eligible positions. Our Health Plans Highlights are:

Deductibles will not apply to services provided by a Steward provider (Tier 1).

Office visits copays will be $0 when a member uses a Steward Provider (Tier 1).

Mental Health and Substance Abuse office visits will be $0 for all In-Network providers (Tier1, Tier 2, and Tier 3).

Other Benefits provided:

Dental Insurance, Employee Assistance, Transitions Program, 401(k)

Please feel free to email us with any questions regarding the Steward National Traveler Network!

Taryn.Voloshin@steward.org

Salary Range: $55.00 - $60.00