Certified CVOR Surgical First Assistant
Kalamazoo, MI
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Surgical Services - Travel/Contract

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Specialty: Surgical Services
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must be able to proficiently harvest vein endoscopically
• CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) experience required
• Start date desired: December 15th or 29th
• Shift options: 8 days on/40 hours per week or 10 days on/40 hours per week
• Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Call requirement: 12-18 days per month
• Weekend requirement: 2-3 weekends per month
• Will accept STFA (Surgical Technologist First Assistant) or RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
• 5 years of experience strongly preferred
• Previous travel experience strongly preferred
• Float requirement: General department First Assistant coverage including ortho, vascular, gyn, thoracic, and general surgeries when cardiac is not applicable
• Minimum 1+ year experience required

Required Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - if working in Pediatrics or ED
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - if working in Pediatrics
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - required for ED
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - as applicable
• National Tech Certification for Surgical Techs preferred
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement - required
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam - completed within 1 year prior to assignment with passing score of 80%+
• Competency Exam in specialty - completed within 1 year prior to assignment with passing score of 80%+
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - as applicable
• Color Blind Testing - required for laboratory setting only

Required Documentation & Background Checks

• I-9 form and E-Verify attestation required
• Government issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • National Criminal Search
  • National Sex Offender Search
  • Statewide searches
  • Education Verification
  • Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) search for Home Health
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• MI LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start for certain positions (not typically required for this role unless specified)
• Education verification: Highest degree or diploma required
• State-specific Central Registry Clearance required for pediatric and certain specialty placements
• Employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps
• One professional reference from supervisor/manager required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test (Honeywell DC365N95HC) required if applicable
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (must include pertussis)
• Negative TB test (PPD or Q Gold/Tspot) within 45 days of start
• TB Questionnaire updated annually
• Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella - 2 vaccines or positive titer required
• Hepatitis B - titer, series, or facility declination required
• Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer required
• 10-panel drug test including Marijuana/THC within 45 days of start
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved exemption required for candidates starting after November 1

Facility Specific Requirements

• Review and sign Code of Conduct and Appearance Standards Policy prior to start
• Vaccine exemption forms required if applicable (medical or confidential vaccine exemptions)
• Dosimetry History Request Form required for Radiology specialties (not applicable here)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to float to other surgical specialties as needed
• Previous travel experience is strongly preferred
• This position requires strong proficiency in vein harvesting endoscopically and CVOR experience

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this surgical services travel contract position in Michigan.