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Palo Alto, CA 94304

Posted: 09/27/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Certified Surgical Tech (CST), OR Surgical Tech, Surgical Tech Job Number: 3314 Pay Rate: $63.38 - Blended pay

Job Description

Are you looking for a position as a Certified Surgical Technologist? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? Join us today to launch your career to the next level! Become part of a team working in a fast-paced environment where you'll grow your skills while playing a vital role in pediatric care. Apply today!
About the job

Pay: $57.62 base + $86.43 overtime ($2,535.28 weekly gross)
Schedule: Rotating 10-hour shifts
Shift Time: AM and PM (rotating)
Duration: 3 month Contract
Start Date: ASAP!
Department: Pediatric OR
Location: Palo Alto, California

Benefits

Great working location
Health insurance
Refer-a-friend bonus
Weekly payroll
24-hour accessibility
Personalized service

Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) OR Tech in Surgery Certification (TS-C) from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Minimum 3 years of experience as CST

Preferred

Previous Travel Experience
Previous pediatric experience as CST
Previous Level 1 Trauma experience as CST

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Provide surgical support to physicians and pediatric patients during complex procedures, including, Trauma, ECMO, Neuro, and Transplant surgeries.
Anticipate the needs of the surgeon by efficiently passing instruments, supplies, and equipment throughout the procedure.
Ensure safe identification and handling of specimens and medications, considering patient allergies, weight, and maximum medication doses.
Perform surgical counts on sharps, small items, instruments, and sponges with the circulating nurse before, during, and after procedures to ensure accuracy.
Prepare the surgical field by organizing supplies, instruments, and equipment, ensuring all materials are available, functional, and used correctly.
Assist in indirect patient care activities, including patient transport and standard work or cleaning duties post-surgery.
maintain aseptic technique by closely monitoring for potential breaches and immediately correcting any issues during procedures.
Ensure equipment is functioning properly, promptly reporting any malfunctions to the appropriate personnel.

About Us

Power Personnel has been working with healthcare professionals like you since 1994. We are the experts in healthcare staffing in Northern California. That’s why so many hospitals, clinics and healthcare facilities rely on us for filling critical positions. If you want competitive pay, excellent working conditions and a team that supports you, we can help!

Refer a friend and get $250 bonus for every referral! *

*In order to get the bonus, the person referred must work at least 20 shifts.
Refer via this link recruiting@powerpersonnel.com

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