surgical_technologist – General

Specialty: General
Facility: Altru – 1200 S. Columbia Rd Grand Forks, ND
State License: ND
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: Any 8 Hrs
Guaranteed Hours:
Description: Specialty: General – Surgical TechFacility: AltruState License: NDCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: Any 8 HrsGuaranteed Hours: Description: Schedule: Rotating days or evening shifts (5×8 per week) + call. M-F varying 8 hour shifts (7a-3p) or (9a-5p) or (11a-7p) or (12p-8p). With call one day per week and one weekend per month.Required certs: North Dakota license, BLSMust be able to do Ortho/Neuro or General13 week contractRate $90 Submission packets must include resume, skills checklist with individual surgeries listed out, and proof of licensure. No coversheet required. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 yrs experience in specific specialty. Altru is a Level 2 Trauma Center. Recent travel experience required. Prefer 3 completed assignments. Altru does not have a radius rule. Local travelers are accepted, and there is no rate difference. Thank you Job Description Ortho/Neuro- Emergent orthopedics ORIF, pinning, nailing, no total joints needed but nice to have and Emergent Neuro Crani’s, Burrholes and Emergent eye trauma cases and ENT facial trauma General- General, GYN, Robotics(Urology, GYN, and general), Urology, Vascular(endo AAA or open AAA), and Plastics Organizes and prepares case set-up prior to start of case. Identifies and communicates unusual techniques and instruments required for surgery. Cleans, assembles, operates, and properly cares for instruments, supplies, and equipment used in team specialties. Demonstrates an understanding of surgical procedure classification system and handles operating room specimens according to standard operating procedures. Provides patient care, according to diagnosis/procedure, utilizing the procedure cards and following established hospital policies and procedures. Documents procedure changes on procedure cards following each case according to standard operating procedures. Identifies and communicates unusual techniques and instruments required for surgery. Participates in measuring and monitoring Quality Indicators and outcomes. Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization. Certification: Unlicensed Assistive Person – Technician (UAP/T) | North Dakota Board of Nursing | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources Licensed Practical Nurse | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources Certified Surgical Technician (CST)| National Board of Surgical Tech-Surgical Assist (NBSTSA) | Preferred | HR Primary Sources Basic Life Support (BLS) |American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System Notes: May be licensed as a UAP/T or LPN. Temporary UAP/T license accepted prior to start. Must be a graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or graduate of a military training program RatePlan:Nurse and Allied_Travel_Regular 40GWW