Surgical Tech

Unit Notes
Department: OR | Tech
*Required Certifications: BLS, Prefer CST.*

HOUSING: Confirm the candidate has looked into housing in the area with the submittal. Leads available.

- # Suites: 2 ORs and 1 Procedure Room.
- Average # of cases per day: Varies, could be 0 cases could be 12. If limited cases staff to task around departments, work
with supplies, can take a low census day if want to.
- Required Certifications: BLS, Prefer CST.
- Common Cases: General, Ortho, Podiatry, Urology, OB, C-section, GYN, Pain Management, Cardiology (pacemakers, TEEs),
endoscopy. Mostly Adult cases- occasional peds ortho or appys.
- Experience: Must have minimum 1 year of Surgical Tech experience. Must have Ortho experience, and endoscopy. SPD is
a plus as they will do some on call. Ok with first time travelers if they have the experience.
- Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: Yes- there is a charge.
- Shifts & Scheduling: Charge Nurse does shift scheduling, 4 x 10 hr shifts starting at 630a-5p.
- Weeknight/Call Requirements: 1-2 weeknights/ week 5p-630 a.
- Weekend/Call Requirements: 1 weekend/ month 5p Friday- 630a Monday.
- Holiday/Call Requirements: Yes- call for Major holidays, rotate with core staff.
- What is call response time?: 20 minutes
- Floating Requirements: None, helping out SPD with a tray or two if needed. To task around department if low case
volume.
- Scrub Color: Provided by hospital.
- Unit Specific Orientation: Varies, 3-4 days in the department.

Date Entered On: 8/27/2024

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