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Travel Surgical Technologist
Vail, Colorado
Vail Valley Medical Center

$1,796-2,281/week

Posted 1 hour ago Verified

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Certification details

Certification(s): Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Job details

MUST HAVE STRONG ORTHO EXPERIENCE
Length - 20 weeks and 13 weeks
Shifts - Rotating
Schedule -3x 12
Start - ASAP
Assists during surgical procedures by ensuring and maintaining the integrity of a sterile surgical field and providing instrumentation as needed to the surgical team.
Participates in unit activities that assure high levels of quality related to patient care.
Functions under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies in performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
Maintains and checks all items for proper packaging, processing, moisture, seal and packaging integrity, sterile indicator if present, and expiration dates.
Ensures that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly and the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
Working towards competency or competent with Tier 1 surgical cases
Maintains flexibility while contributing to the individualized, ongoing delivery of care within the scope of practice.
Models effective, timely communication with the perioperative team with full participation in Time Out Process to include Briefings and Debriefings.
Assists team in patient transports, room turnovers, and room preparation.
Models professional behavior to include maintaining currency in new technologies and procedures, including instrumentation and equipment.
Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Job requirements

Completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist program and/or Licensed Surgical Technologist
Licensed as a Surgical Technologist in the state of Colorado required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
Neonatal/Infant (0-11 months) - Required
Pediatrics (1-12 years) - Required
Adolescence (13-17 years) - Required
Young adult/Adult (18-64 years) - Required
Adult/Middle-ages (65-79 years) - Required
Geriatric (80+ years) - Required

Schedule information

Shifts - Rotating
Schedule -3x 12

Additional Details

Travelers maybe required to float to local facilities
COVID VACCINATION REQUIRED

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Vail, CO

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Vail is one of Colorado's top ski resort towns. Nestled between the Sawatch and Gore mountain ranges, it hosts the country's largest single-mountain resort with nearly 5,300 acres of epic slopes. During the warmer months, locals and visitors enjoy hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting and golfing. Vail Village is the city’s hot gathering spot with a European feel, with heated cobblestone streets that make it a joy to shop, dine and experience the lively nightlife. Hundreds of shops with everything from outdoor gear to jewelry and impressive works of art provide plenty of browsing and buying opportunities. Vail also frequently hosts festivals, including the Vail Jazz Festival and the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival, featuring renowned orchestras like the New York Philharmonic.

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