Travel First Assist Technician
Austell, Georgia
WellStar Cobb Hospital

Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

National certification

Non-Billable Hours = 36

Wellstar will not accept more than 3 days of RTO

Wellstar does not allow block scheduling

Job Summary: The Surgical Technologist Certified functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care.

He/she has knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases, with an expectation on occasion to work above this level as cases require, as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and instrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team.

Exhibits an acquisition of additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult cases.

Demonstrates an efficient, organized surgical plan for assigned cases.

Takes initiative to discuss surgical plan with other members of the healthcare team.

Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment.

Anticipates any additional supplies or equipment required for procedures. Ability to mentor, precept or train in various modalities.

Participates in performance improvement initiatives.

Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

Ability to collaborate with health care providers in the provision of patient care.

Ability to multi-task essential; Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential.

Strong detail orientation required.

Knowledge of surgical procedures required.

Basic computer skills are required.

Ability to delegate to other team members as required.

Ability to think critically and adapt quickly to changing situations.

Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing.

Ability to handle multiple priorities, self-direct, and apply independent judgment.

5 x 8 hours shifts with call

Contract length: 13 weeks