Surgical Technologist

Job Description

Job Description – Surgical Room (OR)

Location: West Allis, WI (8901 W. Lincoln Ave, West Allis, WI 53227)

📍 About the Facility

• Level IV Trauma Center
• Level III NICU
• Primary Stroke Center
• 277 Hospital Beds

Duration- 3+Months

🛏 Unit Overview

• Unit: Surgical Room – West Allis
• Beds: 12 (10 OR rooms running daily)
• Average Cases/Day: 25–30
• Traveler Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Top Surgical Cases:
• Ortho (Total joints, ORIF)
• General surgery
• OBGYN (D&C, hysterectomy; no C-sections)

🩺 Patient Types / Case Mix

• General
• Urology
• Orthopedics (complex spine: multi-level, anterior/posterior)
• OBGYN
• Limited vascular (simple cases only)
• Robotics (preferred)
• No cardiac, no neurosurgery (brain), no transplant
• Anesthesia Tech supports pediatrics (no peds experience required)

👤 Patient Ratios

• 1:1

📌 Required Certifications by Role

• Required: BLS
• Preferred: ACLS
• Skills: Strong circulate skills; able to circulate general, ortho, OBGYN; scrubbing preferred

Surgical Tech (CST)

• Required: BLS, accredited Surgical Tech program
• Preferred: CST certification
• Skills: Strong scrub skills – general, ortho, OBGYN

Anesthesia Tech

• Required: BLS, ACLS, WI license, Associate Degree in Anesthesia Technology
• Skills: Assist anesthesiologist with intubation, blocks, IVs, central lines, machine setup

Surgical Assistant

• Required: BLS
• Skills: Assist across multiple specialties, suturing ability

👨 ⚕️ Support on the Unit

• Receptionist/HUC
• Charge Nurse (floating)
• Scheduler (M–F)
• Manager/Director
• Unit Educator
• In-house Anesthesia team
• Bedside telemetry (anesthesia monitors)

💻 Technology & Equipment

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis

🔄 Floating Expectations

Travelers may float only as taskers, runners, helping hands, or sitter roles.

• No patient assignments
• No medication administration outside scope
• Equivalent to CNA-type support

🧭 Orientation

2-Day Orientation

• Day 1: Meet educator, modules, tour, system access, preceptor time
• Day 2: Full 8-hour shift with preceptor

📅 Scheduling Details

On-Call Requirements

Weekday Call (Mon–Fri):

• 1 day per week
• 4-hour shift: 1500–1900
• 12-hour shift: 1900–0700

Weekend Call (Sat–Mon):

• Every 5–6 weeks
• Saturday 0700 → Monday 0700

Response Time:

• 30 minutes on-site
• No sleep room provided

Holiday Requirements:

• 1 on-call holiday

RTO Policy:

• Up to 7 days approved; additional requests emailed to Nurse Manager (Shannon Z.)

Shift Structure:

• Monday–Friday
• On-call shifts included
• 6-week schedule (released 1–2 weeks prior)
• No self-scheduling

📝 Additional Information

• Scrubs: Provided
• Parking: Free (East structure, 3rd floor or higher)
• Culture: Traveler-friendly, highly supportive, positive team environment, strong collaboration