Surgical Technologist

Schedule

Rotating Shift - 12 x 3

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Job Description

The Surgical Technologist performs a variety of tasks in an operating room to assist the surgical team. Responsibilities include arranging a sterile setup for surgical procedures, passing instruments to surgeons, preparing sterile supplies, and ensuring the operating room is clean and stocked.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment.
• Assemble sterile and non-sterile equipment and check their proper operation.
• Prepare patients for surgery by ensuring aseptic incision sites.
• Assist in transporting and positioning patients on the operating table.
• Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to the surgical team during surgery.
• Help count sponges, needles, and instruments, and assist in care for specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
• Ensure proper labeling of medications handed to the surgeon.
• Assist in post-surgery transfer of patients to the recovery room and clean and restock the operating room.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is mandatory.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC) is preferred.

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!