Travel CVOR Technologist - $2,225 per week at The Christ Hospital - 2139 Auburn Avenue - Cincinnati, Ohio

Travel CVOR Technologist - $2,225 per week

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:
- Checks daily assignment.
- Reviews surgical preference lists to clarify surgical routine and update preference lists as needed.
- Utilize resources to obtain needed supplies for the case.
- Checks table(s) for complete readiness for each procedure. Ensures all items needed for the case are present.
- Obtains physician’s special instruments and sutures prior to start of the case.
- Demonstrates knowledge and dexterity in handling of special supplies and equipment and assures its proper functioning.
- Knowledgeable of the specifics of the surgical procedure and able to perform these tasks in an organized and efficient manner.
- Under the surgeon’s supervision, assists with suctioning secretions, holding retractors, assisting with skin closure, cutting sutures and irrigating wounds.
- Circulates for operative procedures under supervision of R.N.
- At the end of procedure assist with site care.
- Cleanses operative site.
- Connects drainage tubes to appropriate devices.

- 2 years of experience minimum.
- Competency in selected skills is required through hospital provided instruction.
- Sound judgment and knowledge of scientific principles must be used.
- The Surgical Technologists demonstrates the knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide age and culturally specific patient care and education.
- The ST effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate channels of communication and maintains absolute confidentiality.
- The ST maintains competence and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth.
- The ST demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting.
- The ST is responsible for knowledge, use, care, and handling of surgical instruments.

Required Skills & Experience:
- Frequent exposure to stressful patient situations requires the ability to maintain composure in order to respond swiftly and effectively to patient needs.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- N/A

Travel CVOR Technologist - $2,225 per week