SLMC - Surg Room: Tower
About Facility
Milwaukee, WI
Level III Trauma Center
Magnet Designation
Comprehensive Stroke Center
Beds: 938
General Information
Beds: 8 CVOR
Experience: RN, ORT, Surgical Assist - 2 years; Anesthesia Tech: 1 year
First-time traveler: No , w ould not recommend for first time travelers
On average 10 cases/day
Patient Types:
Cardio and Thoracic surgeries CABG, TAVR, Valve replacements, Thoracic cases are robotic (lobectomy, hernia repair), Generator exchanges, Lead extractions, Heart transplants, Fem-pop bypass
Surgical team will always have (2) RN's per case Circulator and Med RN travelers will only circulate
Patient Ratios:
1:1
Required Certifications:
RN: BLS
ORT: BLS; Graduation from accredited school (required); CST (preferred)
Surgical Assist: BLS, Graduation from accredited school (required); CSFA (preferred)
Anesthesia Tech: BLS
Skills required
Strong CVOR background is needed across all specialties ability to work independently with minimal guidance in the following cases: CABG, TAVR, Valve replacements, Thoracic cases are robotic (lobectomy, hernia repair), Generator exchanges, Lead extractions, Heart transplants, Fem-Pop Bypass
Experience in fast paced environment
Anesthesia Tech : in addition to the above skills, must be able to operate machines for Blood Gasses, TEE's, and Ultrasounds specific knowledge of certain machines isn't necessary, just know how to operate
Support on the Unit:
Department Supervisor & Manager
Team Lead, without case assignment
Anesthesia available, 24/7
Surgical Assistant Lead assist with instrumentation, preference cards
House Supervisor, 24/7
Weekend support: Small weekend program staff shared Supervisor for all OR's (Main/CVOR), other RN's/techs/FA's
Charting System/Equipment:
EPIC (required) not required for Anesthesia Tech
Alaris
Pyxis
Davinci XI
Floating:
None
Anesthesia Tech: will float between CVOR, Main OR, and Cath LAb
Orientation:
2 weeks of orientation
Scheduling:
Start times
RN: 0500-0630
Tech/SA: 0530-0630
Anesthesia Tech: 0530
Weekend rotation: On call only, see details below
Can we approve time off? Up to 7 days request approval for any additional time
On Call:
Once per month, weekend 24h call Sat/Sun 0700-0700
End of Shift Call up to once/week
30 min response time
No sleep room available
Holiday Expectations: Holidays are on-call only, as needed.
AAH adheres to a "fatigue policy where all staff, including travelers, cannot work more than 60 hours in a week or 5 consecutive 12 hour shifts
Other notes or things you want us to check/verify?
Scrub Color: Provided
Must document pain level, before and after (1 hour for oral) giving pain medications - The pain score must also meet the pain score with nth medication orderi.e. if a patient has a score of 8, the RN cannot give the Tylenol that is ordered for mild 1-3. The RN must call for an order if the patient wants Tylenol for the score of 8.
Parking: Free
Cafeteria and Starbucks on site for staff
SLMC - Surg Room: Tower
About Facility
Milwaukee, WI
Level III Trauma Center
Magnet Designation
Comprehensive Stroke Center
Beds: 938
General Information
Beds: 8 CVOR
Experience: RN, ORT, Surgical Assist - 2 years; Anesthesia Tech: 1 year
First-time traveler: No , w ould not recommend for first time travelers
On average 10 cases/day
Patient Types:
Cardio and Thoracic surgeries CABG, TAVR, Valve replacements, Thoracic cases are robotic (lobectomy, hernia repair), Generator exchanges, Lead extractions, Heart transplants, Fem-pop bypass
Surgical team will always have (2) RN's per case Circulator and Med RN travelers will only circulate
Patient Ratios:
1:1
Required Certifications:
RN: BLS
ORT: BLS; Graduation from accredited school (required); CST (preferred)
Surgical Assist: BLS, Graduation from accredited school (required); CSFA (preferred)
Anesthesia Tech: BLS
Skills required
Strong CVOR background is needed across all specialties ability to work independently with minimal guidance in the following cases: CABG, TAVR, Valve replacements, Thoracic cases are robotic (lobectomy, hernia repair), Generator exchanges, Lead extractions, Heart transplants, Fem-Pop Bypass
Experience in fast paced environment
Anesthesia Tech : in addition to the above skills, must be able to operate machines for Blood Gasses, TEE's, and Ultrasounds specific knowledge of certain machines isn't necessary, just know how to operate
Support on the Unit:
Department Supervisor & Manager
Team Lead, without case assignment
Anesthesia available, 24/7
Surgical Assistant Lead assist with instrumentation, preference cards
House Supervisor, 24/7
Weekend support: Small weekend program staff shared Supervisor for all OR's (Main/CVOR), other RN's/techs/FA's
Charting System/Equipment:
EPIC (required) not required for Anesthesia Tech
Alaris
Pyxis
Davinci XI
Floating:
None
Anesthesia Tech: will float between CVOR, Main OR, and Cath LAb
Orientation:
2 weeks of orientation
Scheduling:
Start times
RN: 0500-0630
Tech/SA: 0530-0630
Anesthesia Tech: 0530
Weekend rotation: On call only, see details below
Can we approve time off? Up to 7 days request approval for any additional time
On Call:
Once per month, weekend 24h call Sat/Sun 0700-0700
End of Shift Call up to once/week
30 min response time
No sleep room available
Holiday Expectations: Holidays are on-call only, as needed.
AAH adheres to a "fatigue policy where all staff, including travelers, cannot work more than 60 hours in a week or 5 consecutive 12 hour shifts
Other notes or things you want us to check/verify?
Scrub Color: Provided
Must document pain level, before and after (1 hour for oral) giving pain medications - The pain score must also meet the pain score with nth medication orderi.e. if a patient has a score of 8, the RN cannot give the Tylenol that is ordered for mild 1-3. The RN must call for an order if the patient wants Tylenol for the score of 8.
Parking: Free
Cafeteria and Starbucks on site for staff
None - only CV, Thoracic, & supporting interventional cases on standby
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