Surgical Tech

Unit Notes
Unit CVOR Tech
- # of Suites 9 suites with 1 specifically for cardiac
- Average # of cases per day
- Required Certifications "BLS
- Certified Surgical Tech - NBSTSA
- "Common Cases "Scrubbing for: CABG, open heart, mitral valve replacement, DaVinci cardiac, mitral clips. Float to
cath lab for TAVRs. Float to SPD to assist with sterile processing.
Pull cases, pulling instruments, turn over rooms, assisting with break relief"
- Experience or 'Must have' skills At least 2 years OR experience. Okay with 1st time traveler if they have at least 2
years OR experience.
- Is there a manager/Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Yes, there is always a
charge. During normal operating hours, charge does not take a case load. There is also a lead on staff.
- Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?) "8s, 10s, 12s start at 630a
(Prefer 10s; but will depend on facility needs at time of interview/contract)"
- Weeknight/Call Requirements Self signup: 2-3 weeknights in 6-week rotation (11p-7a)
- Weekend/Call Requirements 7p Friday in 12Hr increments until 7a Monday
- Holiday/Call Requirements On-call per rotation - will fill in gaps where needed
- What is call response time? 30mins
- Floating Requirements To main OR
- Scrub Color/Dress Code Provided
- Unit/Department specific orientation Dependent on experience - anywhere from 3 days, up to 2 weeks. Try to orient
to each specialty area.
- Additional Notes "Have call rooms available.
- Looking for someone with positive attitude, teamwork mentality, & willingness to adapt to facility flow & protocols.
Manager will text to set up 2nd phone call"
work mentality, & willingness to adapt to facility flow & protocols.
Manager will text to set up 2nd phone call"