American Traveler is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant with neuro and plastics experience for an orthopedic service line specializing in neuro spine, podiatry, ortho and pain cases.
Requirements
- BLS and NBSTSA certification required
- License required if applicable
- Minimum of 2 years of recent experience within the last 7 years
- Community hospital experience required
- Trauma Level II experience preferred
- Neuro and plastics surgical experience required
- Prior travel assignment experience required
- Skilled in surgical first assist duties including suturing all wound layers, tying/ligating vessels, and wound dressing
- Experience with isolation precautions/PPE, laser safety, and sterilization/disinfection protocols
Responsibilities
- Orthopedic service line specializing in neuro spine, podiatry, ortho and pain cases
- 4x10 day/evening shift schedule (7:00-17:30 or 9:00-19:30)
- 1:1 patient ratio
- Cerner charting system experience required
- Call requirement of 4-6 weekdays
- Weekend requirement of 3-5 days within a six-week period
- Holiday coverage as needed
- Support neuro, plastics, orthopedic, podiatry, and pain management surgical cases as a first assistant
- Assist with procedures such as spinal fusion, laminectomy/discectomy, ALIF, XLIF, and anterior cervical fusion
- Perform suturing of muscle and fascia layers and tie/ligate clamped vessels or tissues
- Apply wound dressings including liquid or spray occlusive types
- Maintain strict infection control and sterile technique throughout procedures
- Flu vaccine required for all employees at this facility
- Local candidates within 60 miles accepted at a lower rate
- No more than 7 days of requested time off permitted per 13-week contract, with none allowed during the first two weeks
- Previous employees must have been separated for at least one year before returning
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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