Surgical Tech**job details:**+ location:Alexandria, VA+ salary:$25 - $38 per hour+ date posted:Tuesday, November 17, 2020+ job type:Temporary+ reference:488204+ questions:rhc-webapplies-dl@randstadusa.com800-919-9100**job description**Surgical TechLooking for your next adventure? We're searching for a Surgical Tech to fill immediate openings. If this sounds interesting to you, and you have at least 2 years of experience, keep reading and we'll make sure you get all the details.What will I do? The Surgical Tech performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. The tasks and responsibilities include: Assembling supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures; Preparing sterile instrument table; Preparing patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards; Maintaining aseptic techniques and actively monitoring situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique: Providing comfort and support for pre-operative patients; Transporting patients to and from surgical suite; Positioning patient according to type of surgery; Assisting the surgical team in surgical procedures (which may include passing instruments, sponges and sutures); Maintaining work area; Gathering equipment for cleaning and sterilization; Assisting in the monitoring of the patient through the procedure; Providing age and culturally appropriate care; Orienting and mentoring new staff members; and Following Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.What else do I need to know? Candidates must be a graduate of a formal surgical technologist program. A qualified Certified Surgical Tech will hold a Certification as a Surgical Technologist.Randstad Healthcare is your career concierge-savvy, smart and right by your side when you're considering a new position, city or job title. Let us help you make your next move: Get in touch with one of our Career Agents today!Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.