Surgical Tech starting 12/17/2024 in Bangor, ME

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:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!