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Travel Surgical Technologist
Houlton, Maine, United States
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Pay Rate: $2,400.00 - $2,600.00 gross per week

Number of Positions: 1

Specialty: Surgical Tech 

Start Date: ASAP 9/14/26

Travel: All Inclusive

Assignment Length: 13 weeks

EMR: EPIC

Schedule: 3x12's Day Shift

  • 5x8's Monday - Friday
  • No On Call


Call: N/A

Additional Details about the position

  • 2 surgical suites
  • Need ortho experience
  • Experience working Knees & Shoulders cases
  • Will see more than just ortho cases
  • Endoscopy cases are high
  • Pain management procedures/cases are high

Preoperative Procedures

  • OR Setup: Review surgeon preference cards, check case carts, and gather necessary equipment and supplies.
  • Sterilization: Ensure all instruments are sterile and functional.
  • Sterile Field: Perform the surgical scrub, don gown and gloves, and arrange instruments on the Mayo stand and back table.
  • Counts: Perform initial counts of sponges, sharps, and instruments with the circulator.
  • Patient Prep: Assist in transferring, positioning, and prepping (cleaning/disinfecting) the patient.
  • Draping: Assist the team in draping the patient to establish a sterile field.

Intraoperative Procedures

  • Anticipation: Anticipate the surgeon's needs, passing instruments quickly and efficiently.
  • Maintaining Sterility: Monitor the sterile field constantly to prevent contamination.
  • Specimens: Receive, handle, and label surgical specimens.
  • Medications: Prepare and pass medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions.
  • Support: Hold retractors, cut sutures, and assist with robotic arms or cameras as needed.
  • Counts: Perform additional counts as necessary, especially during cavity closure.

Postoperative Procedures

  • Wound Care: Apply sterile dressings and bandages to the incision site.
  • Cleanup: Remove dirty instruments, sharps, and waste, ensuring proper disposal and decontamination.
  • Turnover: Assist in cleaning the operating room and restocking supplies for the next procedure. 


Key Safety Standards

Safety Protocols: Adhere to OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards, especially for sharps handling.

Confidentiality: Maintain patient privacy (HIPAA compliance).

  • Personal Hygiene: Maintain short, natural nails (no polish/false nails) and clean attire.


EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • 2 Years relevant experience 


CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

  • CST


LICENSURE REQUIREMENT 

  • CST


ABOUT THE FACILITY

Our Hospital is a health care institution that provides patient treatment with a wide range of medical care services. The Emergency Department has demonstrated an ability to provide prompt assessment, resuscitation, and stabilization of ill and injured patients of all ages.


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Benefits: (NurseStar Covers 50% of your monthly benefit cost)

  • Dental Insurance 
  • Health insurance 
  • Paid sick time 
  • Paid time off 
  • Travel reimbursement 
  • Vision insurance 




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