Job Description & Requirements
Surgical Technologist - Operating Room - Travel - (Surg Tech - OR)
StartDate: 12/17/2024
Available Shifts: 12 D
Pay Rate: $1552.66 - $1711.10
About Facility:
Address: 489 State St., Bangor, ME 04401
Beds: 411 Licensed Beds
Level II Trauma
General Information:
Number of ORs: 22
Minimum Years of Experience?
RN: 1 year of experience minimally, would prefer more
CST: 1 year of experience minimally, would prefer more
Will you accept a first-time traveler? Prefer at least 1 travel assignment – need manager approval to offer first time travelers
Case Types:
All ages (Peds to Adults) – 26 service lines offered
Peds cases are heavily ENT, General and Ortho
Neuro – highly preferred (needs manager approval to offer), craniotomy and large tumor resections, TLIF, burr holes, fusions, VP shunts, discectomies
Trauma/General (open and laparoscopic) – open bellies, bowel, gallbladder, appendix, hernias, portacath, fistulas, breasts, plastics, GSW, Stabbings, Liver lacerations, spleen etc.
Vascular – preferred but not required - open and endo – carotid, fistula, fem pop, endo AAA, stenting, TCARs
Urology – laser lithotripsy, nephroureteral stent insertion/removal, vasectomies, TURPs, cystoscopy, Nephrectomy, Percutaneous Nephrostomy, Penile Implants
ENT – T&As, endoscopic sinus, facial lesions, thyroids, nick dissection, laryngoscopies
GYN – tubal ligations, D&Cs, hysteroscopies, hysterectomies (abdominal and vaginal), uterine ablations
Ortho and Ortho Trauma – Total joints (knees and hips, shoulders), fractures/ORIF of all bones, wrists, ankles, ACL repairs, fingers, carpal tunnel, rods (bipolar and nailings), podiatry and ankle, sports medicine
Robotics – preferred experience with Davinci XI, not required. If robotically trained, proof of Intuitive Training modules is essential
Ophthalmology – Retina
Thoracic
Max Facial and Dental
No burns
Cases performed per day (average):
Average about 60 cases per day
Required and Certifications:
RN: BLS, ACLS
Scrub Tech: BLS, CST is preferred but not required
Skills required:
RN:
Experience with above case types
Circulating only
Cerner experience required
Comfortability to wear lead
Scrub Tech:
Experience with above case types
Comfortability to wear lead
Support on the Unit:
Supervisor/Manager; Assistant Manager (CST); Assistant NM; Team Leads for each service line
8 Service Line Team Leaders
CRNAs
Anesthesiologist
Anesthesia Tech will help turn over room
Orderly to help will help turn over room
Equipment Reps
Charge RNs
OR Educator
RT 24/7
Technology/Equipment:
EMR: Cerner – experience required for RNs
IV pumps: Alaris
Medication dispensing: Pyxis
Floating: If yes, where?
None
Orientation:
2 days with Preceptor
Scheduling:
Operating hours: 24/7
Schedule Cycle: 4 weeks
Shift: 8h, 10h, 12h shifts – will depend on requisition
Weekend rotation: 1 weekend day per 4-week schedule
Weekend shift will be shift they are hired into
Saturday or Sunday, but not both
Call required for RN and CST:
2-3 call shifts per 4 weeks on average – will always be tacked on to their scheduled shift
Will be a mixture of “C1” & “Overnight Call”
Weekday:
C1 Call – short call EOS to 7p
Overnight call – EOS to 7a
Emergency or covering a call out – please ensure traveler understands they may be mandated to work this shift overnight, if there is a staff call in
Weekends: a weekend call could happen (if they were already scheduled) and would count as the 2-3 call shift requirement, per 4-week schedule period
Response Time: 30 minutes
No sleep room
Holiday Expectations? Minimal but will depend on schedule – only Major holidays are celebrated in this OR
RTO: Manager approval
Other notes:
Scrub Color: Surgical scrubs provided
Parking: Free
Required Qualifications
Surgical Technologist, OR
Experience: 2 years
Certifications: CERT-NBSTSA- CST(Copy Needed); BLS(Copy Needed)
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in the last 12 months
Will not consider candidates with permanent address in ME
Certified Surgical Technologist
BLS
ST Reference and SCL within a year
RTO Upon Submission (holidays will not be granted off)
SSN & DOB
100 mile radius rule
Will not accept previous perm Northern Lights employees
Coversheet needs to include perm address and mileage from facility
About the Facility
Featuring 411 beds, this medical center has 450 physicians and offers specialty and intensive services. This facility provides outreach clinics to many local hospitals in the region, allowing easier access for patients and supporting the role of those hospitals in their communities. In addition, the facility features a statewide medical helicopter service that transports critically ill and injured patients.
Facility Location
Bangor is the major commercial and cultural center for eastern and northern Maine. The City is located in the heart of Maine and looked upon as being Maine's “Queen City” ever since 1834. Residents and visitors alike can benefit from the best of both worlds: a clean and friendly city that captures all the excitement, opportunity and activity, with shpping centers and cafes that are easy to access.
Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
Pay quotes are an estimate of gross weekly pay, including non-taxable reimbursements, based on available information and subject to confirmation.
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