Travel Surgical Tech - $2,130 per week in Aberdeen, WA

Surgical Tech Location: Aberdeen, WA Agency: Mindlance Health Pay: $2,130 per week Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position ID: 77655634 Shift: Primarily day shift, hours vary according to OR schedule Description: This position is a 13-week contract, 40 hours a week, 8 hour shyifts that are primarily day shift, hours do vary according to the OR schedule and there will be on-call hours??. Holidays are normally off unless you are on-call. Must have a current WA license and BLS. We are located close to the PNW beaches and the Olympic National Forrest. POSITION OVERVIEW The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) provides necessary support to the OR, PACU and Day Surgery areas. He/she keeps assigned areas clean, sanitary, aseptic and attractive by following department cleaning procedures. The CST assists the staff with preparation of equipment and supplies needed for procedures. He/she may be asked to assist with clerical or other non-nursing administrative duties related to the department. The CST assumes other duties as assigned by the Director or designee. ACCOUNTABILITY Accountable to: Director of Surgical Services, or in the absence of the Director, is responsible to the Surgery Charge RN. POSITION REQUIREMENTS 1. Current certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists required 2. Minimum one year hospital surgical background preferred 3. High School graduate or equivalent (GED) 4. Successful completion of Surgical Technologist Course or equivalent experience 5. Possess a basic and thorough knowledge of the functions and philosophies of the OR Department 6. Demonstrate knowledge of asepsis and sterile techniques 7. Ability to work swiftly and skillfully under stressful circumstances 8. Ability to work with a myriad of physicians 9. Demonstrate a working knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment 10. Ability to lift forty (40) pounds from floor to waist, and from chair to bed level. 11. Ability to pull fifty (50) pounds from stretcher to bed 12. Ability to push fifty (50) pound stretcher 300 feet 13. Ability to lift five (5) pounds overhead 14. Demonstrates accurate judgment and decision-making ability consistent with Surgical Technologists knowledge and skills Additional Housing: Econolodge, Hoquiam WA 98550 360-532-8161 $50 per night or furnished studio apartments available for long term assignments at a great rate. A Harborview Inn B&B, Aberdeen, WA 98520, 360-533-0433 Heather Meadows, Aberdeen, WA 98520, 360-538-7000 The Ramada Inn, Ocean Shores, WA 98569, 360-289-7700 Aberdeen Hotel, Aberdeen, WA, 98520, 360-537-7460 Monte Square Motel, Montesano, WA 98563, 360-249-4424 Position Billing string = Medefis Guaranteed Hours: 40 Contract Weeks:91 Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Core Exam - Allied/Non-Nursing Ishihara Colorvision Screening Surg Tech Exam Surgical Technologist Skills Checklist