Surgical Technician

Company: Ingenesis
Location: Travis Afb
Posted on: May 9, 2024

Job Description:

InGenesis is currently seeking Surgical Technicians/OR Tech to work with our client at Travis AFB, CA. In this role, you will be responsible on circulating the full range of surgical procedures performed in the operating room. Job Duties- Function as a sterile member of the surgical team who passes instruments, sutures, and sponges during surgery. After performing the surgical scrub, they don gown and gloves and prepare the sterile setup for the appropriate surgical procedure. - Proficient at the entire gamut of processing, sterilizing, and packaging surgical instrumentation for use in surgical procedures.- Able to anticipate the needs of surgeons, pass instruments, provide sterile items in an efficient manner and practice aseptic technique wherever and whenever indicated.- Perform the role of the circulator (under the direct supervision of a government RN). - Exercise the universal precautions set forth by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)- Transport patients from hospital units to the OR assuring safe transportation of the patient.- Screen patients prior to transport to ensure preoperative medications have been given.- Documents all patient care given and the progress of the patient.- Performs a vast array of direct patient care procedures.- Orient and train newly assigned personnel and students.- Responsible for quality assurance/risk management and responds to breaches of standard procedures which compromise the patient or staff members. - Assists surgeons with complex or potentially life-threatening procedures.- Hand instruments to the surgeon during the procedure by anticipating the surgeon's needs and assist with application of dressings. Minimum Qualifications- Graduate from a Surgical Technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or completion of a formal 19 training program provided by any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces for surgical technicians, surgical technologists or operating room technicians.- Certified as a Surgical Technologist (CST) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or certified as a Tech-in-Surgery (TS-C) from the National Center for Competency (NCCT) or possess a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) certification as a surgical technician and/or operating room technician or possess an Associates degree in Surgical Technology.- Minimum of one (1) year of experience after graduation within the last 24 months as a Surgical Technician or Operating Room Technician.- Have and maintain a current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA).EEO Statement:InGenesis is proud to be an affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation in the hiring process, please let us know by visiting our website at https://www.ingenesis.com/careers/site-accommodationsCompany Statement:InGenesis is one of the largest staffing firms in the industry and is among the largest diversity-owned healthcare staffing firms in North America. InGenesis is dedicated to placing people in positions that preserve life, improve lives, and inspire others. This does not happen without passionate people: skilled colleagues who are motivated to create innovative solutions and deliver superior service to our clients. InGenesis counts almost half of the Fortune 500 in our nearly 300 clients, including clients in the healthcare, life sciences, higher education and pharma industries.#TRindeedby Jobble

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