Surgical First Assist - CSFA

Cynet HealthStaff; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff seeks a Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) for a 13-week assignment in Illinois. The role involves assisting in cardiovascular and other surgical procedures, maintaining sterile technique, and supporting the surgical team in a fast-paced environment.

Candidate should have 3-4 years of experience, an active Illinois license, and BLS; ACLS is preferred. On-call rotation and willingness to float within the facility are required.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois license required.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.
• 3-4 years as Surgical First Assistant in CVOR/OR.
• Proven ability to work in high-demand surgical environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist during operations and manage the surgical environment.
• Support ~8 cases per day across CVOR, general, thoracic, and vascular procedures.

Skills

Cardiovascular surgery experience

Aseptic technique

Teamwork and communication

Flexibility/float within facility

On-call availability

Job description

Surgical First Assist - CSFA

Profession: Surgical Services

Specialty: CVOR

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day 4x10-Hour

Hours per Shift: 10 hours

Experience: 3-4 years as a Surgical First Assistant

License: Active Illinois license required

Certifications: BLS required; ACLS preferred

Must-Have:

• Must be in Illinois 3 business days prior to compliance requirements.
• Call rotation starting end of shift on Friday until Monday morning.
• Clinical experience in Acute Inpatient OR, CVOR, and Outpatient OR.
• Surgical case experience in cardiac, general, thoracic, and vascular procedures.
• Endoscopic procedure experience including bronchoscopy, EGD, and laparoscopic cases.
• Trauma experience, including amputations and gunshot/stab wounds.
• Equipment experience with case carts, drills, electrosurgical units, and fiber optic light sources.
• Professional knowledge of aseptic technique, isolation precautions, and laser safety.
• Ability to float within the facility as needed.

Description:The role requires a Surgical First Assistant with experience in cardiovascular surgery.Candidates should have hands-on experience with various surgical procedures.The clinician will assist during operations and manage the surgical environment.Daily workload includes approximately 8 surgical cases.Call responsibilities involve being on call 1-2 times per week and every 3-4 weekends.Professional conduct and effective teamwork are essential in this role.The candidate must have knowledge of current surgical techniques and technologies.A commitment to patient care and safety is paramount in this position.Candidates should be able to adapt to the dynamic nature of the surgical environment.Flexibility and excellent communication skills are necessary for successful collaboration with the surgical team.