Surgical Technician - Day Shift-Rotating Call (8hr Shifts)

Job Description

Under the guidance of the Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technician is responsible for the care and safety of the patient during surgical procedures, providing technical assistance in the Operating Room and demonstrating knowledge relative to the ages of the patients served.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Operating Room in a timely and organized manner along with the nursing staff for surgical procedures.
• Practice the principles of asepsis correctly.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize all equipment in the Operating Room and Endoscopic Lab.
• Coordinate patient care with the RN Circulator.
• Stock and replace CS items and prepare CS inventory sheets.
• Maintain a sterile field during surgical procedures.
• Assist the physician during surgical procedures with correct instrumentation organized and available.
• Follow verbal physician orders in the operating suite.
• Handle surgical specimens and compile the necessary equipment on the surgical field.
• Timely document unusual occurrence reports and other departmental forms as required.
• Perform CPR as needed and correctly use all applicable instruments and equipment.
• Clean and wrap instruments for sterilization.
• Transport patients to and from the Operating Room.
• Monitor surgical equipment, including maintenance and repairs.
• Complete duties as technical scrub in the Operating Room.
• Prepare room and equipment for Endoscopy procedures.
• Maintain a cooperative disposition within the Operating Room.
• Other duties as required.

Schedule

This position will involve a day shift with rotating call, consisting of 8-hour shifts.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!