Travel First Assist Technician

The Judge Group is seeking a travel First Assist Technician for a travel job in Rochester, Minnesota.

• Specialty:
  First Assist Technician
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Start Date:
  
  03/23/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift:
  10 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Duties:

Position Overview:

(Major Functions and Non-Essential Functions):
The Surgical Assistant (SA) first assists the surgeon/physician in the performance of surgical procedures. The SA has an understanding of human surgical anatomy; has developed surgical skills such as suturing, the proper use of surgical instrumentation, and proper positioning of surgical patients. The SA possesses a working knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique, and perioperative policies and procedural guidelines. The SA must have knowledge of surgical procedures and the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon.

The SA will work in a multi-specialty perioperative setting that includes general surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurological surgery, spinal surgery, ENT/radical neck surgery, gynecological surgery, urology surgery, cardiovascular surgery, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, trauma surgery, plastic surgery, colon-rectal surgery, and pediatric surgery.

Skills:

Additional Experience and/or

Qualifications:

(Has Achieved Competency in the Following Areas, Job Knowledge and Additional Considerations):
Certified as a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) through the National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) or as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), preferred. Adapts to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting. Proven ability to communicate with a variety of people in a direct, empathetic, and articulate manner.

Demonstrates patient-centered and customer focused communication skills. Ability to work independently and as a team member with minimal supervision.

Education:

Minimum Education and/or Experience

Required:

(Education Requirements and Experience):
Graduate of a Surgical Assistant Program with relevant operating room experience within the past 3 years

Licensure/Certification

Required:

Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs:
American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

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regulations shaping today’s healthcare environment, and use this knowledge to pair the right staffing solutions

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