Surg Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Surg Tech

• 131 Beds
• Level IV Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center

Unit Information:

• Beds:
• LDRP: 12
• 2 triage rooms
• 2 ORs
• 10 bed Level II NICU
• Census: 60-80 births per month on average

Minimum Years of Experience required:

• RN: 2 years LDRP experience
• OB Surg Tech: 2 years surg tech experience and competent with c-sections and OB procedures

Will you accept a first-time traveler: Yes

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• 32 weeks and above
• Majority of patients are lower risk
• Hypertension, magnesium administration, medication management for substance abuse, epidurals, elevated BMI, diabetes
• Post delivery will stay in the same room. RN will continue care post-delivery
• Post-women s surgeries (preferred experience)

Patient Ratios:

• 1:1 laboring
• 1:2 active labor
• 1:3 couplets

Required License/Certification:

• RN: BLS, NRP, intermediate or advanced fetal monitoring
• Surg Tech: BLS, CST not required.

Skills required:

• RN: Cervical exams, amnio infusions, epidurals, fetal monitoring, IVs starts/management, Pitocin, baby catching/receiving, APGAR, basic breastfeeding education. Need to be comfortable with all aspects of post-Partum care from transition to discharge for mom and baby.
• Surg Tech: proficient with c-sections, assisting with vaginal deliveries, CNA type tasks (stocking rooms, helping patients with ADLS, etc.), OBGYN surgeries (occasional tubal ligation), knowledge of aseptic surgical technique and preps of material, supplies, and equipment for surgery. Soft skills: basic computer proficiency, customer service/interpersonal skills.

Support within the Department:

• 2 Techs
• HUC - no
• Charge nurse will take patients
• Phlebotomy
• L&D Anesthesia always on call for L&D
• NNP 24/7
• OBGYNs always on call, not necessarily on the unit 24/7
• RT 24/7
• Management available during the day
• Hospitalist 24/7
• 1 lactation consultant there during the day will meet with every patient before discharge

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: EPIC preferred for RNs
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Med dispensing: Pyxis
• Monitors: QS Centricity

Floating: If yes, where: None

Orientation (facility and unit) :

• NEO
• 1-2 days unit orientation, depending on comfortability

Scheduling:

• Weekend rotation: every 4 th weekend
• On call: No
• Holiday Expectations: every other
• RTO: ok to be approve 7 days

Shift times: 0645-1915 / 1845-0715

Schedule cycle : Lead RN makes schedule, 6 weeks at a time, receive 2 weeks prior to schedule beginning

Other notes:

• Scrub Color: Scrubs provided
• Parking: Free

Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Founded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA

Company Description

Founded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA