Travel Surgical Technologist
Charlotte, NC
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs, Days

JOB DESCRIPTION
Surgical Technologist
● About Facility:
o 900 licensed beds
o Level 1 Trauma Designation
o Level 1 Pediatric Trauma – Levine Children's Hospital
o Teaching Hospital
o Chest Pain Center
o Stroke Center
o Magnet Designation
o Cannot live within 50 miles of facility
● General Information:
o Suites: 32 OR 1 procedure
▪ Census? Average patients/day? 70-100 cases per day
o Minimum Years of Experience?
▪ 2 years in a Level I or II Trauma Center. Will not accept Level III or below
o Will you accept a first-time traveler? No
● Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o General, transplants, minimally invasive/laparoscopic surgeries, robotics (DaVinci XI), GYN, surgical and ortho oncology, orthopedic trauma, neuro spine, neuro heads/brains, skull-based tumors, plastics, deep flap reconstructions, head/neck free flaps, airways,
● Required Licensure & Certifications:
o Surgical Tech: BLS, Must be a graduate of surgical tech program. CST preferred but not required
● Skills required:
o Experience with above case types
o Ortho trauma is a must
o Head/neck free flaps (plastics reconstruction)
o Microsurgery
● Support within the Department:
o Clinical Supervisor
o Charge RN
o OR Assistants
o Anesthesia/CRNA team
o Supportive leadership team
● Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: EPIC
o IV Pump: Alaris
o Med dispensing: Omnicell
● Floating: If yes, where and how often? Travelers float first?
o None
● Orientation (facility and unit):
o NEO
o Remainder of the week will be in orientation.
● Scheduling:
o Weekend rotation: call only, see below
o On call? If so, what is that schedule?
▪ 1900-2300 late call once per week
▪ One weekend call shift every 6-8 weeks. Weekend call is 0600 Saturday – 0600 Monday
▪ 1 hour response time
o Holiday Expectations: 50% of holidays in a contract
o RTO approvals: To go through manager
o Shift times: 0625-1900. Tardy is after 0625
o Schedule cycle: Supervisors will make schedule. Manager is open to block scheduling.
● Other notes:
o Scrub Color: Provided. Extended sizing available if needed
o Parking: Free
o Unit Culture: Good teamwork, supportive leadership

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