Surgical Tech

"need someone who scores 3s in neuro. It is important that the candidate will be competent to take Neuro-trauma call. I am looking of candidates who can independently do cranial procedures. **specifically looking for CSTs with total joint and level II trauma experience. *must be able to scrub* *techs should have ortho total and ortho trauma experience in addition to general OR experience. **Fingernail policy: Artificial nails are prohibited in all departments providing patient care- refusal to remove nails will lead to termination of contract • Unit: OR • # of Suites 11 rooms • Average # of cases per day 18 cases • Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?) BLS, CST-preferred not required • Common Cases orthopedics, urology, ENT, neuro- backs, cranis • Techs MUST be able to do cranial procedures independently o Some peds for RNs only o Use Davinci robotics, Mako, Stealth, and Scopis • Experience or 'Must have' skills; Must have orthopedic trauma experience • Is scrubbing required for RNs? No • Is there a manager/Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? A manager and charge daily- no room assignment • OR techs? yes • EMR EPIC • Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?)8s or 10s beginning at 0700 M-F, same schedule week to week. Call is somewhat self scheduled • Weeknight/Call Requirements: two weeknights per week- end of shift until 0700 next morning or 8 call shifts a month • Weekend/Call Requirements: Yes, three weekend days per month. 24 hour shifts • Holiday/Call Requirements Yes, as needed • What is call response time? 15 minutes • Floating Requirements: If the OR isn't busy or if SP needs assistance, we will rotate the CSTs to help in SP • Scrub Color/Dress Code: scrubs are provided • How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation? one week o Good surgeon/anesthesia partnership, have a good variety of cases and levels of acuity o Attribute that will help a traveler be successful here are a strong work ethic, they hustle, willingness to speak up about patient safety o Looking for someone with a desire to work in a fast-paced environment and has a positive attitude o Facility will NOT approve block scheduling or same schedule/shifts of travel duos. Travelers MUST be flexible and willing to float and work when needed- please note understanding/agreeance on interview template • Notes updated by & date: 11.19.24