Travel CVOR Technologist
Milwaukee, WI
TalentBurst, Inc
5x8 hrs, Days

Title: Surg Tech

Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin 53215

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 8hr Day Shift (40) Shift Information: 0530-0630 flex start times, 5x8hr shifts M-F
Clinical Interviewing- Yes On Call, Call Back Requirements: Rotating extended shift, night, weekend, holiday call based on current staffing. Currently works out to about 2 overnight and 1 weekend of call per month. Weekend Rotation: Call only Holiday Requirements: Call only Floating Requirements: No floating, only assisting with procedures in other departments where cardiac surgeons are involved (Cath Lab, Main OR, etc.)

About Facility

• Level III Trauma Center
• Magnet Designation
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Beds: 938
• On average 10 cases/day

General Information

• Beds: 8 CVOR

Experience: RN, ORT, Surgical Assist - 2 years; Anesthesia Tech: 1 year
First-time traveler: No, would not recommend for first time travelers

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 order—i.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

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