Travel First Assist Technician - $2,587 per week

TalentBurst, Inc; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel First Assist Technician for a travel assignment in Kalamazoo, MI. The position involves 10-hour day shifts in the Surgical Services unit, with 1:1 patient staffing and rotating days.

Start date is 11/29/2026 for a 13-week engagement, with call requirements and weekend coverage as noted. The role requires OR experience, sterile processing, and proficiency with Cerner Surginet and Pyxis, along with a range of surgical equipment and procedures.

Qualifications

• 5 years of OR experience required, with patient 1:1 staffing.
• Experience in Surgical Services and CSTFA is preferred.
• Ability to work rotating 10-hour day shifts.

Responsibilities

• Care of scopes & fiber optic equipment; instrument processing.
• Utilize Pyxis for supply management and Cerner Surginet documentation.
• Provide 24/7 provider support and coverage as needed; participate in on-call rotations.
• Maintain aseptic technique and infection control; follow universal protocols.

Skills

First Assist Technician

General OR

Trauma

Aseptic Technique

Isolation Precautions

Radiation Safety

Sterilization

Tools

Cerner Surginet

Pyxis

Case Cart

Electrosurgical units

Fiber optic equipment

Job description

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel First Assist Technician for a travel job in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel First Assist Technician for a travel job in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Position Description: Physical Unit/Department: Discipline: Surgical Services; Specialty: CSTFA. Avg daily census noted as 10 operating rooms; Beds 16. Patient age group: Adults. Staffing ratios Days 1:1, Nights 1:1, Weekends 1:1. Shift: 10 hours (Day 07:00-17:30); rotating shifts No. Call required: overnight and weekends. Scheduling type Block. Medication system Pyxis. Documentation Cerner Surginet. Communication SBAR. Provider support: Interpretation Services. Provider coverage in house 24/7: Intensivist, CRNA, Hospitalist, Anesthesiologist. REQUIRED skills -- Work settings: General OR, Trauma. Emergency management: Fire Safety. Equipment/instrumentation/supplies: Care of scopes & fiber optic equipment, Case Cart, Cell saver, Crash Cart, Drills (multiple types), Electrosurgical units, Fiber optic light sources/cords, High level disinfectant (HLD). Professional knowledge and skills: Aseptic Technique, Isolation Precautions/PPE, Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Radiation Safety, Sharps Safety, Specimen Handling/labeling, Sterilization/Disinfection, Suture Removal, Universal Protocol (Time out) Procedure, Wound Care/Dressing changes. PREFERRED skills -Angioplasty/stenting, Atherectomy, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Bariatrics: Gastric bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Lap band, Laparoscopic assisted cases. Preferred: Vascular; Ear Nose Throat (ENT); Endoscopic Procedures; General Surgery; Gynecology; Neuro Surgery; Ophthalmology; Oral; Orthopedic; Plastics; Podiatry; Transplant; Trauma; Urology; Sterile Processing. Robotics, Colorectal Robotic Surgery, Da Vinci Robotics, Da Vinci SP Surgical System, Gastrointestinal robotic surgery, Gynecologic robotic surgery, Mako Surgical System, Mazor Robot, Monarch Surgical System, Neurological robotic surgery, Orthopedic robotic surgery, Otolaryngologic robotic surgery, TORS (TransOral Robotic Surgery), Transplant robotic surgery, Urologic robotic surgery. Pedi ENT (preferred): Frenulectomy, Tonsillectomy/adenoids, Tracheostomy. Pedi general surgery (preferred): Appendectomy, Colon resection, Inguinal hernia repair. Equipment (preferred): Washer/sterilizer. Professional (preferred): Equipment Documentation, Instrument Processing, Laser Safety. Work experience: 5 years required; patient ratio experience 1:1; Electronic documentation Cerner preferred; Teaching Hospital experience preferred; Community Hospital experience preferred; LTAC experience preferred; Trauma Level I experience preferred; Trauma Level II experience required. Accepts 1st time traveler: Yes, with experience. Scrubs provided.

Comments And Notes: Shift: 4 10hrs days

Call Requirements: 2 call shifts per week, 2 weekend every six week shifts

Weekend Requirements: 2 weekend call shifts per 6 week schedule

Floating Requirements: n/a

Holiday Requirements: Per unit rotation

JobDiva # 26-39573 (M)

About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.