Travel Surgical Technologist
Sitka, Alaska
Mount Edgecumbe Hospital

Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) preferred; if not certified, certification must be obtained within six months of hire or in certain instances, on the job training specific experience greater than 5 years may substitute for certification.

Current BLS certification

Accountabilities: Scrubs in on surgical procedures, under professional nurse supervision, for many different advanced and complex types of surgeries. This includes General & Rectal Surgery, Laparoscope and Open Cholecystectomies, appendectomies, hernias, thyroidectomy, Obstetric/Gynecology; caesarean sections, hysterectomies, therapeutic abortions, dilation & curettage, bilateral tubal ligations laparoscopies; Otolaryngology; tympanoplasty, tonsillectomy, rhinoplasty; Orthopedic; scopes, open reduction, internal fixation on ankles, femurs, tibia/fibula, insertion of rods, screws, plates, wires, total hip, total knee and total shoulder procedures; Endoscopic procedures; and other procedures as required.

Clinical duties include the provision of patient care and support of individuals of all ages and their families.

Utilizes the AORN Standards of Care in everyday practice.

Updates Nurse as necessary based on continuing assessment of equipment needs and physician preferences; demonstrates sound clinical judgment; adaptable to changing patient needs.

Sets up sterile table with instruments, equipments, supplies, medications/solutions needed for surgical procedures.

Maintains highest standards of sterile technique during procedures.

Helps in draping the sterile field (back table, mayo stand, OR table, etc.).

Correctly labels and processes all operative fluids.

Assists in preparing room for the next patient.

Operates and monitors specialized OR equipment.

Demonstrates use of autoclaves.

Takes initiative in reporting equipment in need of repairs and low levels of supplies.

Inventories, monitors assigned services supplies and orders as needed.

Experience is preferred