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Newsandtribune lists this Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - CVORT FA opportunity in springfield, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler seeks a CVOR Certified Surgical First Assistant with 3-4 years of experience for a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital.
Requirements
3-4 years of experience required
BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
AHA and Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted
Illinois license required if applicable
Teaching hospital experience required
Level I and Level II trauma experience required
Acute Inpatient OR, CVOR, and Outpatient OR experience required
Cardiac, general, thoracic, and vascular surgery case experience required
Cardiovascular experience required including CABG, mitral valve replacement, and pericardial window
Vascular experience required including AAA repair, AV fistula repair, carotid endarterectomy, femoral popliteal bypass graft, and vein stripping
Endoscopic procedure experience required including bronchoscopy, EGD, laparoscopic assisted cases, and PEG tube placement/exchange
Trauma experience required including amputations and gunshot/stab wounds
Equipment experience required including case cart, drills, electrosurgical units, and fiber optic light sources/cords
Proficiency in aseptic technique, isolation precautions, and laser safety required
SSN and DOB required for consideration
Responsibilities
Acute Inpatient OR, CVOR, and Outpatient OR settings
Handles approximately 8 cases daily
Day shift schedule (4x10 hours), 6:15 AM to 4:45 PM
Call rotation from Friday 4:45 PM to Monday 6:15 AM, occurring once every 3-4 weeks
On-call requirement of 1-2 times per week and every 3-4 weekends
Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
Cerner charting system preferred
Provide surgical first assist support including suturing wound layers, tying/ligating vessels, and wound dressing
Level I trauma center and Magnet-designated facility
Scrubs provided by the unit
No-cost parking permit provided, with form completed during orientation
First-time travelers accepted
Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
Previous permanent or PRN employees must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
RTO ideally limited to no more than 5 days
Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
Travel pairs are not accepted
Day 1 consists of virtual, at-home orientation with required modules completed by 4:00 PM CST
Benefits
High Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
401(k) Plan
Weekly Payroll Deposit
Free Online CEUs
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Worksite address
springfield, IL, 62777, US
Who can apply
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