Job Title: Travel Nurse Surgical Tech
Location: Bakersfield California
Department/Unit: Surgical Services Dept
Shift: Day Shift
Number of Weeks: 13
Salary: $30 $45 per hour
Job Description:
EliteCare Medical Staffing is seeking a qualified and dedicated Travel Nurse Surgical Tech to join our team in Bakersfield. This position is an excellent opportunity to provide essential support in the operating room while ensuring high standards of patient care.
Education and Work Experience:
- Associate Degree or Certificate of Program Completion in Surgical Technology.
- Preferred: 2 years of relevant acute care experience.
Licenses/Certifications:
- National Board of Surgical Technologists or Association of Surgical Technologists certification: Required.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HSBLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Preferred.
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery (NCCTST): Required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR HSBLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required.
Essential Functions:
- Verify the surgery to be performed with consent forms and escort the patient to the assigned operating room.
- Pass instruments to the surgeon during procedures and anticipate the surgeons needs for additional supplies.
- Perform appropriate counts with the circulator prior to the operation and before the incision is closed.
- Prepare sterile dressings and secure them after incision closure.
- Check supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure and obtain appropriate sterile and unsterile items.
- Set up a sterile table with instruments supplies equipment and medications/solutions needed for the procedure.
- Help drape the sterile field and clean/prep instruments for terminal sterilization.
- Assist other team members with cleaning the room for turnover and prepping for the next patient.
- Perform other jobrelated duties as assigned.
Why Join Us
If you are passionate about providing highquality therapy services and are looking for an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment we encourage you to apply! Join our team and make a significant impact in the surgical care of patients.
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