Job Title: SURG-TECH
Location: Monticello, Illinois
Schedule: 7:00AM – 7:00PM x 3
Term: Permanent
Salary: $56000.00 – $82000.00
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a SURG-TECH for a permanent assignment in Monticello, Illinois.
Responsibilities for a SURG-TECH:
• Assists surgeon during operative and invasive procedures to provide safe and effective care
• Oversees the application of sterile and aseptic technique and assures that equipment functions properly
• Ensures operating suite/procedure room is adequately prepared for each procedure
• Monitors PAR level of all surgical instruments and necessary supplies within the department
• Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments, scopes and equipment per recommended guidelines and practices
• Participates in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities
• Performs surgical technician tasks as directed and within scope of practice
• Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment for each individual surgical procedure
• Sets up, scrubs and prepares for each procedure while assuring proper equipment functionality
• Assists in positioning, prepping and draping of patients for surgical procedures
• Accurately completes operating room counts (instruments, sponges, needles) and follows proper procedures for counts
• Demonstrates competence in care of surgical specimens
• Follows recommended guidelines and practices for cleaning and sterilizing processes including chemical and biological monitoring
• Adapts procedures to meet individual needs of adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
• Reports all count discrepancies to Circulating Nurse and surgeon and corrects immediately
• Carries out medical/surgical asepsis during treatments and procedures
• Maintains safe environment for patients, co-workers and self per policies and procedures
• Checks all equipment and instruments prior to each procedure to ensure proper functioning
• Protects patient sensitivities and right to privacy
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families
• Performs services requiring technical or manual skills under the direction of Circulating RN
• Maintains an orderly and sterile instrument table per department standard set up
• Anticipates needs of surgeon during intraoperative phase
• Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and after last case; restocks supplies as necessary
• Responsible for care of instruments and equipment during intra/postoperative phase, including cleaning and processing
• Follows written procedures for steam sterilization
• Consults with other staff members when unfamiliar with equipment or procedure
• Regularly collaborates with nursing team to maintain equipment and supplies for surgical procedures
• Completes documentation within shift and meets current standards, policies and procedures
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationships with co-workers
• Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of assigned case and instruments and/or trays to be pulled for each procedure
• Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean
• Completes annual education requirements and maintains regulatory requirements
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times and complies with HIPAA regulations
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities
• Complies with all corporate compliance policies regarding ethical and legal business practices
Benefits for a SURG-TECH:
- Salary: $56000.00 – $82000.00
- Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
- Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.
