Travel Operating Room Surgical Technician - $617 per week

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Surgical Technician for a travel job in Chicago, Illinois.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Surgical TechnicianDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalDuration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelWe're looking for OR/Surgical Technicians for an immediate travel tech opening in Chicago, IL. The right OR Tech should have 2 years' recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.As a Travel OR Tech, you will assist the surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying sterile set-up for operations and passing items to doctors and nurses as needed.The OR/Surgical Technician is responsible for demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to provide assistance during surgical procedures performed in the department. The Travel OR Tech is experienced in all aspects of aseptic technique: setting up the required equipment and sterile supplies as needed for their assigned cases, pulling cases as needed, and breaking down cases at the end of the procedure. He/she is knowledgeable regarding instrumentation, equipment and supply needs for all types of surgical procedures. The OR Tech performs delegated duties consistent with his/her scope of practice and functions within the philosophy and overall plan of care delivery. As an OR/Surgical Technician you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:Assist with moving and positioning of patient.Clean and bandage wounds.Confirm procedure with patient.Maintain supplies and medical equipment.Meets technical skills as outlined in checklist.All OR/Surgical Technicians are required to hold the NBSTSA Certification or NCCT Certification in order to be eligible for employment with TNAA. OR/Surgical Technicians should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. OR Techs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because of the fast-paced environment, must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.Requirements*: BLS, NBSTSA, 2 YearsAdditional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.TotalMed Allied Job ID #1394988. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Operating Room Technician - OR Technologist - TravelAbout TNAA TotalMed AlliedIn the fast-paced, highly competitive industry that is healthcare, you need a partner who works for and with you. At TotalMed, we're a team who really cares. Our goal is to give gold standard customer care by enhancing the recruiter - traveler partnership with a high level of integrity and fun while supporting the experience you want to have throughout your travel career.Our recruiters can help you evaluate the best healthcare jobs offered nationwide by uncovering your ideal career path and providing as much information as possible to assist in making the best decision for you in a no pressure atmosphere.We care like no other so that you can care like no other.What the TotalMed experience can offer you:Top paying contracts24x7 concierge one-on-one service to meet your needsLong or short term contracts available nationwideTop 10 agency per recent traveler surveysHighway Hypodermics http://highwayhypodermics.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2016_TopTenTravelCompanies.pdfTravel Nursing Centralhttp://www.travelnursingcentral.com/Toptentravelnursingcompanies.phpCome experience the "Care like no other" difference!