Travel Surg Tech - $2,195 per week in State College, PA
Company: Windsor Healthcare Recruitment Group, Inc.
Location: State College
Posted on: July 13, 2025
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Job Description:
MUST BE CERTIFIED and have L&D Experience - looking for a
9/14 start POSITION SUMMARY Responsible to the Manager of Women &
Children s Services for overall practice. Functions under
supervision of the Nursing Supervisor and circulating nurse as a
scrub or assist. Assists in the delivery of patient care in the
Delivery Room under the supervision of the professional nurse
according to AWHONN Practice Standards. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1)
Applies knowledge of the basic concepts necessary for the
performance of the duties expected of the surgical technician. a)
Applies knowledge of normal and pathologic anatomy and physiology
and helps in the administration of pharmacologic agents. i)
Identifies medications and solutions by name, dosage, and
expiration date with a registered nurse. ii) Identifies medications
and solution by name and dosage when handing medication to surgeon.
b) Applies the principles of asepsis and sterile technique in a
knowledgeable manner to provide optimal patient care. i)
Establishes and maintains a sterile field. ii) Performs gowning,
gloving and surgical scrubbing according to medical center policy.
iii) Assists with skin preparation and draping of patient. iv)
Assists with the care, preparation and maintenance of sterile and
unsterile supplies. c) Understands the services provided to the
patient in relation to their restoration of health. d) Prepares and
possesses knowledge of the specific uses of all equipment and
supplies used for surgical procedures. i) Demonstrates knowledge,
care, maintenance, and storage of special instruments and
equipment. ii) Checks sutures and supplies and assists with the
case set-up. iii) Updates surgeons' preference lists. e)
Differentiates sterilization methods required for specific
instruments and equipment. i) Cleans or directs the cleaning and
sterilizing of contaminated instruments, equipment and supplies as
necessary. ii) Cleans and checks sterilizing apparatus according to
safety plan for care of sterilizers. Operates sterilizer safely and
documents accurately. f) Demonstrates knowledge of the progress of
specific surgical procedures and displays dexterity in the use of
the required instrumentation. i) Demonstrates organization,
efficiency and speed in setting up a sterile field. ii) Performs
sharps, sponge and instrument counts. g) Anticipates the needs of
the surgeon in order to expedite the procedure, thus minimizing the
patient's exposure to surgical and anesthetic stress. h) Responds
to emergency situations and uses sound judgment in instituting
established procedures to respond to emergencies in a calm and
efficient manner. i) Adheres to Standard Precautions Policy,
Medical Center Infection Control Policy, Medical Center and
Delivery Room Policies and Procedures. Shift: 12 hours day shifts
(0645-1915); every other weekend, rotating holidays Specialty Type:
Nursing Sub Specialties: Surgical Technologist General
Certifications: General Certifications(BLS/BCLS) Please CLICK HERE
to view details.
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