Certified Surgical Technician (Surg Tech) - Contract To Hire - Norfolk, Va

Certified Surgical Technician (Surg Tech) - Contract to Permanent Role
Specialty Medical Staffing has an exciting new direct hire opportunity for a Certified Surgical Technician (Surg Tech) in Norfolk, VA!  If you are a highly competent Surgical Technician (Surg Tech) looking for something more than what you have seen in the past, we would love to connect with you. We are currently interested in candidates for a  Contract to permanent role.
Specialty Medical Staffing is one of the premier healthcare staffing companies nationwide.  Our friendly and experienced team will ensure you are in good hands moving forward!  
Salary Range: $40/hr - $43/hr - Travel pay packages available for those who qualify
Hours: Mon-Fri, day shift, No nights, no weekends, no holidays, no on-call requirement
Physical Setting: Outpatient Surgery Center
Summary:
The Certified Surgical Scrub Technician is a member of the surgical team who works with surgeons, anesthesia personnel, RNs, and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during and after surgery procedures.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
•    Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and the scrub tech role in performing these procedures.
•    Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and its use in the surgical environment
•    Demonstrates knowledge of a surgical scrub technician's duties before, during and after the surgical case
•    Assembles supplies, equipment, instruments, and all necessary items for scheduled surgical procedures in accordance with physicians' preference cards.
•    Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, center/service safety, and specific job related hazards.
•    Correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies and equipment as directed.
•    Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during the procedure as well as storing and stocking supplies as directed
•    Maintains and updates instruments cards / tray lists and surgeons' preference cards regularly
•    Follows the center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
•    Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and acts according to policy
•    Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
•    Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a center/unit team inter- and intra-center to facilitate the center's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
•    Maintains accurate documentation related to all sterilization records, cleaning forms, logs, and the like
•    Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
•    High school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED)
•    One-year certificate from college or technical school; or one year of related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
•    CPR certification required
•    NBSTSA certified Surgical Technician or other equivalent certification strongly preferred
•    Orthopedic service line experience preferred
•    Sports Medicine experience preferred
ABOUT US:
Specialty Medical Staffing, LLC is a nationwide medical staffing and recruitment firm that focuses on getting results quickly for our candidates.  Our team is highly dedicated to finding you the right position that is best for your career.  We focus on specialized roles and have several years of experience in successfully placing our candidates into the perfect position.  

• We will help you stand out by improving your resume, setting up interviews and providing preparation so you are positioned well to stand out among other candidates
• We will help negotiate the best salary and benefits
• We will use our vast network to provide ongoing opportunities and connections
• We will be a career coach providing input, advice and feedback
• We look forward to working with you!

Visit us at www.specialtymedicalstaffing.com or email your resume to recruitment@smstaff.com and we will be in contact with you shortly after.
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