CVOR Certified Surgical First Assistant
Atlanta, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Surgical Services (Travel/Contract)

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Position Overview

• Requires completion of a privileging process prior to start (~120 days/3 months).
• Schedule: Day shifts.
• Call: 1 day per week and 1 weekend every ~4 weeks (subject to change).
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice and to Main OR as needed.
• Minimum Experience: 5 years preferred; 3 years considered (clinical screening required). First-time travelers accepted.
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days.
• No holiday RTO accepted.
• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance may push start date by 2 weeks due to orientation scheduling.
• Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length (e.g., 16 hours for 16-week assignment).

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Services
• Minimum Years of Experience: 5 years (preferred), 3 years considered but 5 years is the higher requirement and should be noted.
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required; first-time travelers accepted.

Certifications & Licenses

• Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for relevant specialties.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support).
  • Other certifications may be required depending on specific clinical area (e.g., PALS, NRP, EFM).
• State License: Must have valid Georgia state license if applicable (e.g., CRTs & RRTs).
• National Certification: Allied annual license verification if applicable.
• Certifications must be current and valid prior to start.

Compliance & Screening Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start, including criminal, sex offender, education verification, and others.
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending.
• Physical Exam: Required by agency within 1 year of start.
• TB Testing: Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months; additional testing required for privileging specialties.
• Immunizations:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer required.
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer required.
  • Hepatitis B – Series, titer, or signed declination required. Additional compliance for privileging specialties.
  • Flu Vaccine or Declination required during flu season.
• Color Blind Testing: Required for all candidates.
• Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG competency, and others as applicable.

Additional Notes

• Clinical screening will determine final candidate fit.
• Privileging specialties (e.g., CVOR Certified Surgical First Assistant, RNFA) have additional compliance and documentation requirements.
• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance.
• Locals are accepted at the same rate.

This position is ideal for experienced surgical services professionals seeking a travel/contract role with a reputable healthcare system in Atlanta, GA, who can commit to a thorough privileging process and meet comprehensive compliance requirements.