Certified Surgical Technologist

Job Title: Certified Surgical Technologist Location: Gainesville, FL Salary Range: $20/hr. (1 yr.) - $24/hr. (5 yr.) - $27/hr. (10 yr.). Sign-On Bonus of $10k available. Job Summary: Our top client in Gainesville, Florida is in immediate need of a Certified Surgical Technologist. The Certified Surgical Technologist is responsible for the direct and indirect nursing care of patients and assisting the physician in the performance of select procedures. Job Responsibilities: Completes all assigned procedures and therapies within the specific time frame. Reports supply and equipment needs to the team leader and/or charge nurse. Assists with the transfer of patients. Assists physician in the performance of select procedures. Operates specialty equipment per manufacturer's recommendation and/or policy and procedures. Assists with providing care for the patient both pre-, intra, and post-specialized procedure. Assists with transporting and positioning patient on the operating bed, specific to operative procedure, type of anesthetics to be used, and use of protective devices as indicated. Performs item counts to include but not limited to: sponges, sharps, vessel loops/umbilical tapes, bovie cleaner, pre-, intra, and post operatively. Take appropriate action if item count is not correct and informs the appropriate staff. Monitors patient's response to surgical intervention intra-operatively and reports status to RN circulating nurse. Prepares medication for operative field according to hospital policy with assistance from circulating nurse and/or surgeon; correct route and label appropriately. Organizes supplies, instrumentation of operative field under the supervision of the RN. Collects labels specimens for diagnostic lab per hospital policy and procedure. Practices hands-free passing of sharps utilizing the "safety zone technique", and agreed upon area to place sharps after each use to prevent sharps exposures. Ensures that the container/holder for the cautery is in place. Maintains vigilance for breaks in technique and informs the RN circulator. Prepares OR room for subsequent procedure in a timely manner being conscious of the 30 minutes turnover time. Performs other related functions as assigned. Must be able to take call and return to the hospital within 30 minutes of call-back. Qualifications: Completion of an approved program for surgical technologists. Prior Surgical Tech experience and/or training. Demonstrated communications and customer service skills, success in organizing work, and ability to multi-task. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Certification as a Surgical Technologist. BLS through American Heart Association. Additional Job Information: Must be certified with at least 1 year of experience. Open heart experience required. Shifts include day, evening, and night shifts, with varying frequencies of on-call required for day and evening shifts. Weekend shifts are rotating. Shift differentials available for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Relocation bonus offered on a case-by-case basis. Pay Range: $20 - $27 per hour