Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - CST FA

Newsandtribune; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant with cardiac experience for a hospital operating room position requiring 3-5 years of experience and robotics skills.

The role involves 5-6 cardiac/thoracic cases daily, with day-shift options and on-call duties. Credentialing may take up to 90 days; ideal candidates reside within 100 miles of the facility and are comfortable travel assignments.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Surgical First Assistant required.
• Proficient in vein harvesting and radial artery harvesting.
• Cardiac and robotics surgical skills required.
• Certification NBSTSA, NCCSA, or ABSA required.
• License required if applicable.
• First-time travelers considered if experience requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Operating room setting performing 5-6 cardiac/thoracic cases per day.
• Day shift options of 4x10 hours (6:45-17:15) or 3x12 hours (6:45-19:15).
• Weekday and weekend on-call duties required, typically one weeknight and one weekend per week.
• May float within the facility system.
• Holidays required as part of call coverage.
• Assist in cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures as First Assistant.
• Work alongside PAs and other First Assistants who share call responsibilities.
• Scrubs provided.
• Credentialing process for this facility can take up to 90 days, so candidates should have flexible start date availability.
• Candidates must live within 100 miles of the facility, with consideration given to those 75-99 miles away.
• Open to discussing a blocked schedule during interview.

Skills

Surgical experience

Cardiac surgery

Robotics skills

Education

Certified Surgical First Assistant (NBSTSA/NCCSA/ABSA)

Job description

American Traveler seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant with cardiac experience for a hospital operating room position requiring 3-5 years of experience and robotics skills.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience as a Surgical First Assistant required
• Proficient in vein harvesting and radial artery harvesting
• Cardiac and robotics surgical skills required
• NBSTSA, NCCSA, or ABSA certification required
• License required if applicable
• First-time travelers considered if experience requirements are met

Responsibilities

• Operating room setting performing 5-6 cardiac/thoracic cases per day
• Day shift options of 4x10 hours (6:45-17:15) or 3x12 hours (6:45-19:15)
• Weekday and weekend on-call duties required, typically one weeknight and one weekend per week
• May float within the facility system
• Holidays required as part of call coverage
• Assist in cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures as First Assistant
• Work alongside PAs and other First Assistants who share call responsibilities
• Scrubs provided
• Credentialing process for this facility can take up to 90 days, so candidates should have flexible start date availability
• Candidates must live within 100 miles of the facility, with consideration given to those 75-99 miles away
• Open to discussing a blocked schedule during interview

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-765429

Open Positions: 1