Travel Surgical Technologist

Franciscan Health Crown Point, IN 46307, US

Franciscan Health Crown Point

12750 S Francis Dr Crown Point, Indiana 46307

The Franciscan Travel Surgical Technologist performs various tasks supporting perioperative services. This position assists multiple disciplines of an operating room by preparing patients, equipment, and the environment for procedures. This position, also, provides technical assistance to surgeons by anticipating instruments during surgical procedures. The Traveler Surgical Technologist measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and other solutions.

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

We currently have openings for Certified Surgical Technologists (PRN part-time and full-time opportunities)

TRAVEL REGIONS

We will place you in a region close to you!

Northern Indiana Regions: Crown Point, Michigan City, Munster and Dyer

WHAT WE NEED

A team-oriented CST who is flexible, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality patient care across assigned regional locations
Minimum of 1 year of recent experience
Recent experience using EPIC preferred

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Competitive pay
A flexible schedule designed to support your work/life balance
Supportive onboarding and monthly education to ensure success in your assignments
Arrange instrument trays, prepare sterile drapes and solutions, and help the surgical team put on caps, gowns, and gloves.
Assist with prep of patients as needed.
Pass instruments to surgeons and surgical assistants.
May assist with sponge, needle, and other supply counts to track materials used in surgery.
May operate suction, diagnostic, and sterilizing equipment, and package specimens to take for laboratory analysis.
Clinic responsibilities may include rooming patients, taking vitals, orders, and routing phone calls

WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED

Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
Ability to practice independently while collaborating effectively within diverse care teams
Excellent communication and accountability, including timely responses and reliable follow-through
Comfort navigating changing priorities in fast-paced environments
Commitment to advocating and delivering compassionate care to our patients we are privileged to serve

QUALIFICATIONS

Required High School Diploma/GED
1 year Surgery Preferred
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Up to 75%

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.

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