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Surgical Technician Traveler Job Description

DEFINITION

A Surgical Tech Traveler is a highly competent, valuable member of the professional health care team, who

through clinical experience and education, performs with a high level of sophistication. The Surgical Tech

Traveler functions independently of supervision in making observation and nursing judgments by use of the

therapy process.

QUALIFICATIONS

Current certiﬁ cation practice if applicable for placement.

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.

Has as least one (1) year of professional clinical practice as a Surgical Tech on the ﬂ oor in the United States.

FUNCTIONS

Perform all responsibilities in a manner that demonstrates Service Excellence towards patients, physicians,

peers and other departments.

Maintain technical skills to serve a patient population comprised of infancy to geriatric clients.

Prepare Operating Room with appropriate instrumentation, equipment and supplies.

Demonstrate and practice a good understanding of sterile technique.

Perform sponge, needle and instrument counts in an accurate manner.

Take calls and rotate shifts as required under the direction of a registered nurse.

Assume responsibility for upholding the policies and procedures of the department and organization.

Assist with the teaching of newly hired technologists and student Operating Room technologists.

Communicate eﬀ ectively with patients, staﬀ members and physicians.

10. Assume responsibility for self and ensures that the policies, procedures and safety practices of the

Operating Room are reinforced.

11. Anticipate the needs of the surgical team.

12. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED

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Ability to work eﬀ ectively and eﬃ ciently under pressure in a stressful environment, and often without relief.

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Ability to demonstrate knowledge of anatomy relating to the surgical procedure and the instrumentation

required in order to eﬀ ectively anticipate the needs of the surgeon.

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Ability to set priorities and respond appropriately to actual and/or potential life threatening situations.

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Surgical Technician Traveler Job Description