Travel Surgical Technologist
Florence, South Carolina
McLeod Regional Medical Center

License/Certificate Verification

NBSTSA

Must be flexible, punctual, and be willing to learn in the surgical environment.

Work under the supervision and delegatory authority of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Ensures the availability and preparedness of OR rooms, supplies and equipment needed to support efficient and effective perioperative processes.

Responsible for having sterile instruments, sutures and equipment necessary for the surgical procedure, along with a working knowledge of each device.

Assist with positioning and prepping according to the standards of practice and policies and procedures of the department and the hospital.

Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator and performs additional counts as necessary.

Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.

Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure.

Required to maintain the sterile field to ensure patient/employee safety by maintaining highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.

Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate.

Assist in lifting, turning, positioning and preparing patients for surgical procedures, using proper body mechanics.

Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.

Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room.

Uses standard precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment when working around or handling hazardous substances, including blood and body fluids.

Demonstrates competency in, but not limited to, the following in the Operating Room: Assigned Access Control Applications, Emergency Management, Environment, Safety, Infection Control/Precautions, Communication, Procedures, Operative Pre, Intra, and Post Procedural Patient Care.

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.

Influenza Vaccine required for onboarding (Sept-April).

Driver's License/State ID 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.

Annual Negative PPD if not done within past year is optional.

Social Security Card required for onboarding.

McLeod Criminal Background Check Results required for onboarding.

McLeod Employment Verification required for onboarding.

10 panel drug screening completed within 30 days of start required for onboarding.