Description

American Traveler seeks a Surgical Technologist for a Level I/II Trauma OR at a teaching hospital, requiring 3 years of OR experience and expertise with the DaVinci Xi Robot and liver transplant procedures.

Details

• General OR setting within a teaching hospital with Level I/II Trauma and transplant services, including kidney, liver, pancreas, and organ donation cases
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Variable shift schedule including days, evenings, 8s, 10s, or 12s
• Call required Monday through Friday 2100-0630 and Saturday/Sunday 0630-1900 or 1830-0700
• Weekend and holiday coverage required based on unit needs
• Epic charting system preferred

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of OR Surgical Technologist experience required
• At least 2 years of Level I (preferred) or Level II (required) Trauma OR experience
• BLS certification required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Community hospital and LTAC experience preferred
• Previous travel experience preferred
• Required skills include eyes/ophthalmology procedures, DaVinci Xi Robot, and liver transplant procedures
• Experience in neuro and ortho procedures preferred
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Valid license required if applicable
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor; Charge RN acceptable as second reference; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

• Supports a wide range of surgical specialties including gynecology, plastics, oral, neurosurgery, trauma, podiatry, vascular, general surgery, orthopedics, endoscopic procedures, ophthalmology, urology, pediatric craniofacial/plastics, robotics, ENT, and bariatrics
• Responsible for aseptic technique, instrument processing, isolation precautions/PPE, laser and radiation safety, sharps safety, specimen handling, sterilization/disinfection, and wound care
• Participates in Universal Protocol (time out) procedures and emergency/fire safety management
• Works with specialized equipment including scopes, fiber optic equipment, case carts, cell savers, crash carts, drills, electrosurgical units, and washer/sterilizers
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for assignment after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are ineligible for travel positions
• RTO must be submitted with application and built into contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete Ohio BCI & FBI fingerprinting promptly upon accepting an offer, including lifetime background checks
• First-time travelers may be considered depending on experience level