Surgical First Assist - CSFA

Cynet Health; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health seeks a Surgical First Assist (CSFA) to support cardiovascular OR procedures, including open-heart and robotic surgeries. The role requires hands-on experience with CABG, TAVR, AVR, MVR, and related operations, plus current BLS/ACLS licenses.

The assignment lasts 13 weeks, with 10-hour shifts and a 40-hour workweek, and requires on-call rotation. The candidate should demonstrate adaptability in a fast-paced environment and collaborate closely with surgeons, surgical techs, and OR

Qualifications

• Experience with cardiovascular surgical procedures including open-heart surgeries.
• Ability to assist in CABG, TAVR, AVR, MVR and other complex cases.
• Comfort with robotics-assisted surgeries and high-level neuro procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cardiovascular OR procedures and ensure patient safety.
• Participate in a range of cases including open-heart and robotic surgeries.
• Work as part of a collaborative team with surgeons and surgical staff.
• On-call every third day and every third weekend, with possible holiday on-call duties.

Skills

CABG experience

TAVR experience

Robotics (DaVinci)

Swan/Central line placement

Open-heart surgery

Tools

DaVinci XI/DV5 systems

Job description

Surgical First Assist - CSFA

Profession: Certified First Assist

Specialty: Cardiovascular OR

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 10 Hour Days

Hours per Shift: 40

Experience: Minimum 2 years of CV experience

License: Active BLS and ACLS

Certifications: Preferred CNOR, PALSS

Must-Have:

Experience with CABG, TAVR, AVR, MVR, sternotomy, thoracotomy/thoracoscopy, VATs, aortic repairs, fistulas, peripheral cases, fem-pops, carotid endarterectomies, and Robotics (thoracic)Comfortable placing Swan and central linesExperience with high-level neuro surgeries and Robotics (DaVinci XI and DV5)IV starts and scrub experience preferredWilling to work in a fast-paced environment

Description:The role includes managing procedures within a cardiovascular OR.You will participate in various cases, including open-heart surgeries and robotic surgeries.The position requires flexibility as you will work in the main OR and handle pediatric and adult cases.The OR facilitates a collaborative team environment with surgeons, surgical techs, and other essential personnel.You will be responsible for a range of tasks including assisting in surgeries and ensuring patient safety.The position involves being on call every third day and every third weekend.There may be holiday on-call responsibilities as well.A charge nurse will oversee operations without taking patient assignments.The environment is dynamic, necessitating adaptability across various surgical specialties.You will be supporting multiple case types, ensuring high standards of surgical care.