Travel Surgical First Assistant

VeeAR Health is seeking a travel Surgical First Assistant for a travel job in Midland, Michigan.

• Specialty:
  Surgical First Assistant
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Shift Notes: 6:30A - 7P (12 Hour Days) / 1-2 nights of call per week & Every 4th Weekend (36 Hour Guarantee)
Weekend Requirements:
Every 4th Weekend
On Call Requirements: 1-2 nights of call per week & Every 4th Weekend

Job Description:

This position prepares the surgical suite for the procedure by assisting the surgical technologist along with the registered nurse in gathering equipment, instruments, and supplies to perform the procedure. Assure all supplies and equipment are available for the procedure and in working condition. This position assists the surgeon in the care of the patient while in the operating room through providing exposure, aid in hemostasis, closure and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with maximum results for the patient.

In providing proper draping, retracting, suctioning, sponging, suturing, tissue handling and cautery techniques. The assistant will apply appropriate dressing material specific to procedure. This position assists the surgeon in the care of the patient while in the operating room through utilization of the operating room team concept.

Responsibilities
(50%)
* Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedure, anatomy and physiology, and operative techniques related to specific procedure.
(20%)
* Assures all necessary supplies, equipment or instruments are opened or available. Ensure items are charged for appropriately by confirming with nurse and surgical technologist.
(20%)
* Assists physician as directed with proper positioning, draping, retracting, suctioning, sponging, tissue handling, cautery techniques, stapling devices, and suturing.
(10%)
* Assists team members in transportation, positioning and total care of patients.
Submission Requirements

2+ Years of Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) Experience - (REQUIRED)
Candidates Permanent Address (Facility will not consider local candidates - 50-mile radius restriction) - (REQUIRED)
Prior Travel Assignment History - (PREFERRED)

VeeAR Health Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Continuing Education
• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Referral bonus