Travel Surgical First Assistant - $3,110 per week

RemoteWorker CA; Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay and direct deposit

Full coverage of credentialing fees

Private housing or housing allowance

Group Health insurance

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) matching

Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare staffing is looking for a skilled Surgical First Assistant for a travel position in Wausau, Wisconsin. This role is pivotal in providing direct assistance to surgeons during various surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited Surgical Technology program and hold necessary certifications. This travel position offers competitive weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care while working with top healthcare clients. If you're passionate about surgical assistance and ready for an exciting travel opportunity, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Certification as surgical technologist and surgical first assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety.
• Provide visualization of the operative site and manage tissue manipulation.
• Participate in emergency resuscitation and stabilization if needed.

Skills

Surgical Assistance

Patient Positioning

BLS Certification

Hemostasis Techniques

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology Program

Job description

MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing is seeking a travel Surgical First Assistant for a travel job in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical First Assistant
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 04/21/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

MedPro Healthcare Staffing, a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality Surgical First Assistant for a contract with one of our top healthcare clients.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Certification credentialed by the National Board on Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting as a surgical technologist and surgical first assistant.
• Current BLS Certification

Benefits

• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• Full coverage of all credentialing fees
• Private housing or housing allowance
• Group Health insurance for you and your family
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000

Duties Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Surgical First Assistant is to provide direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures.

• Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
• Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
• Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.
• Participate in emergency resuscitation and stabilization if needed.

If qualified and interested, please call for immediate consideration.

MedPro Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status.