Certified Surgical Tech at eTeam Inc.

Job Title: Certified Surgical Tech

Location: New York,NY 10029 and Bronx NY 10461

Shift:

3:30 PM-12:00 AM

11:00 PM-7:30 AM

11:00 AM-7:30 PM

3:30 PM-12:00

Rotating weekends is a requirement, and workers must report as scheduled including holidays

Duration: 3 Months Contract (with the possibility of extension)

Rate Range: $65- $68

Requirement:

2 years of scrub experience on major OR procedures

BLS

Certified Surgical Tech (000542)

NBSTSA CST Certification

required (no other certifications are acceptable)

Job Responsibilities
• Prepares the operating room and sterile field for surgical procedures, including setting up surgical supplies; instruments and equipment using sterile technique and ensuring that surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely.
• Assists healthcare professionals in receiving, labelling and verifying sterile solutions and medications to be administered during surgery according to established protocol; may assist anesthesia personnel.
• Verifies patient's identity, correct surgical site and correct surgical procedure.
• Assists in moving and positioning patient for surgery; adheres to established safety guidelines.
• Engages in appropriate gowning and gloving procedures in perioperative setting.
• Assists healthcare professionals to perform non-invasive preparation of the skin's surface; drapes patients for surgery.
• Assists surgeon throughout the operative procedure, including anticipating instrument needs. Responsible for handling instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeon; maintains accurate amount of sponges needed for operative setting.
• Assists in the surgeon's provision of hemostasis during surgery.
• Holds retractor after placement by a healthcare professional during procedure.
• All other duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee.