We are seeking a Scrub Tech to work in one of our contracted facilities in Redding, CA. Day Shift 7a-3:30p Monday-Friday (shift times may vary) available for 13-week contract. On- call rotation required.
Compensation
Gross Weekly- $2400.00 (40 Hours)
- Hourly - $32.53
- Overtime - $48.79
- Blended- $60.00
- Taxed – $1301.00
- Untaxed- $1099.00
Job Description
The Scrub Tech Maintains responsibility for preparation of the surgical suite, intraoperative handling of instruments, maintenance of the sterile field, and evaluation of changing conditions during the surgical procedures, making appropriate responses as needed. Is responsible for maintaining knowledge of surgical procedures and principles related to those procedures
Responsibilities
- Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values
- Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information
- Scrubs for cases according to established sterile procedures and changes into operative clothing; dons sterile gown and gloves and assists surgeons with same
- Prepares for scheduled operative procedure by arranging sterile set-up of instrument table with linens, instruments and sutures required for specific procedures according to surgeons' preference
- Assists nurse with counting of sponges
- Assists surgeons with draping and positioning patient
- Passes instruments, sponges, sutures and other sterile supplies and equipment to surgeons and assistants during procedures, holds retraction devices and acts to anticipate and respond to surgeons' needs during course of surgery
- Receives surgical specimens, places same in preservative solutions, and notifies circulating nurse of source of material
- Counts sponges, needles and instruments used during surgery before closing, and assists with sterile dressing of operative site following closing
- Cleans operating room according to established procedures following each case by removing drapes, replacing hamper and trash bags, disposing of used supplies, cleaning and returning equipment to appropriate storage areas, and so forth
- Washes delicate instruments requiring special handling and wraps instruments in preparation for gas or steam sterilizing
- Performs related clerical and service duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, booking cases, transporting patients to and from surgery, requisitioning supplies, and so forth
- Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed
Qualifications
- Current and valid State License/ Certification
- Current BLS
- CST Certification required
- Minimum 5-years previous experience
- Experience with total joint, heart, vascular and robotics preferred
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Competitive Medical/Dental/ Vision Insurance
- 401K
- 24hr Support
About Us
Healthy Travel Staffing Agency was founded by an RN for all travelers within the healthcare community. Our desire is to assist both healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities to better help the communities in which they serve. We understand the value of quality personnel and quality facilities.
As an agency specializing in travelers, we assist in connecting the right people to the right companies and to assignments that are right for the individuals. We pride ourselves in not only assisting with staffing but ensuring that the staff we provide have the tools necessary to assist with the populations they serve. We do this by ensuring through our onboarding process that our candidates and organizations have the appropriate credentials, references and most importantly, positive attitudes.
At Healthy Travel Staffing Agency we honor all commitments by being a dedicated staffing provider and agency of choice through a culture that cares for and encourages the growth and development of other companies, encouraging communication and developing careers. We invite you to come travel the HEALTHY way.