Description

American Traveler is seeking a Cardiac CST for a Level II Trauma hospital OR in Bangor, ME, with a broad multi-specialty caseload across 26 service lines and a minimum of 1 year of surgical tech experience.

Details

• Large 411-bed, Level II Trauma hospital with 22 ORs
• Facility operates 24/7 with an average of 60 cases per day across 26 service lines
• Patient population spans all ages from pediatrics to adults
• Pediatric cases are predominantly ENT, General, and Orthopedic
• Cardiac and vascular cases include open and endovascular procedures such as carotid, fem-pop, endo AAA, stenting, and TCARs
• Additional case types include Neuro (craniotomy, TLIF, VP shunts), Trauma/General (open bellies, GSW, stabbings, liver lacerations), Urology, ENT, GYN, Ortho/Ortho Trauma, Thoracic, Ophthalmology (Retina), and Maxillofacial/Dental
• Robotics experience with Da Vinci XI is preferred but not required; proof of Intuitive Training modules required if robotically trained
• No floating required
• Shift is 6:30a–5p with 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shift options depending on the assignment
• Weekend rotation requires approximately 1 weekend day per 4-week schedule, though Surgical Techs may be scheduled for more than 1; either Saturday or Sunday, not both
• On-call is required: day shift staff average 2–3 call shifts per 4-week period, attached to the end of a scheduled shift, consisting of a mix of short call (end of shift to 7p) and overnight call (end of shift to 7a)
• Call response time is 30 minutes; no sleep room is available on site
• Holiday coverage is minimal; only major holidays are observed in this OR
• RTO requires manager approval
• Surgical scrubs are provided by the facility
• Free parking is available

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of Cardiac CST or surgical technology experience required; additional experience preferred
• BLS certification required
• CST credential preferred but not required
• Comfort with wearing lead is required
• Compact or ME state license required if applicable
• Candidates must have a permanent address 100+ miles south/southwest of the facility to be eligible
• Candidates who have previously worked at any Northern Light Health Hospital in a permanent capacity are not eligible
• Flu vaccination required for clearance to start

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are not preferred; at least one prior travel assignment is expected, and first-time travelers require manager approval
• A manager interview is required as part of the hiring process
• Orientation consists of 2 days with a preceptor
• Support structure includes a Supervisor/Manager, Assistant Manager (Surg Tech), Assistant Nurse Manager, Team Leads for each of the 8 service lines, CRNAs, Anesthesiologists, Anesthesia Techs, Orderlies, Equipment Reps, Charge RNs, an OR Educator, and RT available 24/7
• Anesthesia Techs and Orderlies assist with room turnover
• All RTO requests must be disclosed at the time of consideration
• Two professional references within the past year are required, with at least one from a Supervisor, Manager, or Director (Charge Nurse acceptable; peer references are not accepted)
• A Driver's License is required for consideration
• Candidates living 100+ miles north of the facility may be considered on a case-by-case basis with individual approval from facility leadership