Travel Surg Tech in White Plains, NY at Cynet Health
White Plains, NY 10601
About the Job
**Job Title:** Scrub Technician
**Job Specialty:** Operating Room
**Job Duration:** Not specified
**Shift:** Day - 8x5 - 11 AM to 7 PM - 40 Hours
**Guaranteed Hours:** Not specified
**Experience:** Prior experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred.
**License:** Not specified
**Certifications:** Certification by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (through the American Heart Association)
**Must-Have:**
- High School Diploma or GED
- Completion of a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited program, a military surgical technology program, or equivalent qualification
- Ability to frequently transport objects over 50 lbs and assist with patients
- Excellent communication skills, teamwork, adaptability, strong problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to concentrate on fine detail and manage multiple tasks
**Job Description:**
- Handle instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during surgical procedures
- Understand the procedure being performed and anticipate the needs of the surgeons
- Ensure quality patient care during operative procedures and maintain sterile technique
- Perform nursing procedures as per policy
- Check supplies and equipment prior to surgical procedures
- Scrub, set up, count, and assist intra-operatively
- Maintain the highest standard of sterile technique
- Assist surgeons and registered nurses with post-procedure care
- Handle specimens appropriately and prepare instruments for decontamination
- Assist with preparing and picking operating room cases
- Follow policies and procedures for Infection Control and Fire Code
- Identify malfunctioning equipment and follow patient safety standards
- Respond appropriately in emergency situations
- Complete competency requirements and attend all mandatory in-services
- Utilize cost containment practices and complete continuing education credits as required by state law
- Perform all other related duties as assigned
**Primary Population Served:**
- Neonatal (birth to 28 days)
- Infant (29 days to less than 1 year)
- Pediatric (1 to 12 years)
- Adolescent (13 to 17 years)
- Adult (18 to 64 years)
- Geriatric (65 years or older)
- Bariatric patients with weight-related comorbidities
- Patients with exceptional communication needs
- Patients with developmental delays
- Patients at the end of life
- Patients under isolation precautions
- Patients with cultural needs
Note: The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change based on the needs of the organization.
**Job Specialty:** Operating Room
**Job Duration:** Not specified
**Shift:** Day - 8x5 - 11 AM to 7 PM - 40 Hours
**Guaranteed Hours:** Not specified
**Experience:** Prior experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred.
**License:** Not specified
**Certifications:** Certification by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (through the American Heart Association)
**Must-Have:**
- High School Diploma or GED
- Completion of a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited program, a military surgical technology program, or equivalent qualification
- Ability to frequently transport objects over 50 lbs and assist with patients
- Excellent communication skills, teamwork, adaptability, strong problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to concentrate on fine detail and manage multiple tasks
**Job Description:**
- Handle instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during surgical procedures
- Understand the procedure being performed and anticipate the needs of the surgeons
- Ensure quality patient care during operative procedures and maintain sterile technique
- Perform nursing procedures as per policy
- Check supplies and equipment prior to surgical procedures
- Scrub, set up, count, and assist intra-operatively
- Maintain the highest standard of sterile technique
- Assist surgeons and registered nurses with post-procedure care
- Handle specimens appropriately and prepare instruments for decontamination
- Assist with preparing and picking operating room cases
- Follow policies and procedures for Infection Control and Fire Code
- Identify malfunctioning equipment and follow patient safety standards
- Respond appropriately in emergency situations
- Complete competency requirements and attend all mandatory in-services
- Utilize cost containment practices and complete continuing education credits as required by state law
- Perform all other related duties as assigned
**Primary Population Served:**
- Neonatal (birth to 28 days)
- Infant (29 days to less than 1 year)
- Pediatric (1 to 12 years)
- Adolescent (13 to 17 years)
- Adult (18 to 64 years)
- Geriatric (65 years or older)
- Bariatric patients with weight-related comorbidities
- Patients with exceptional communication needs
- Patients with developmental delays
- Patients at the end of life
- Patients under isolation precautions
- Patients with cultural needs
Note: The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change based on the needs of the organization.
