Travel First Assist Technician
Cincinnati, OH
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
5x8 hrs

Join a collaborative Cincinnati, Ohio operating room team as a Surgical First Assistant, Certified Surgical Assistant, or OR Tech on a 13-week travel contract. In this on-site hospital role, you will support surgical procedures as a first or second assistant and perform surgical technologist duties when assigned. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented perioperative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to safe, high-quality patient care. Cincinnati offers welcoming neighborhoods, beautiful parks, a vibrant arts and dining scene, and convenient access to year-round activities.

Travel Surgical First Assistant Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,920–$2,060
• Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
• Healthcare Setting: On-site hospital operating room
• Specialty: Surgical First Assistant / Surgical Technologist / OR Tech
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Dates: October 26, 2026 – January 25, 2027
• Schedule: 10-hour day shifts, approximately 40 hours per week; typically four shifts per week with one day off, subject to flexing
• Call: Weekday and weekend overnight call responsibilities, including holiday call; some shorter call shifts may be required
• Surgical Unit: 11-bed inpatient surgery unit with a strong orthopedic caseload
• Openings: 2
• Travel Experience: Preferred; local candidates are welcome to apply

Surgical First Assistant and OR Tech Requirements

• At least 1 year of relevant healthcare or surgical experience required
• Previous hospital operating room and perioperative experience required
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant program
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; American Heart Association certification preferred
• Current Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) credential from NBSTSA, NSAA, or NCCSA
• Experience with orthopedic, robotic, urology, general, or vascular procedures preferred
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, patient safety, and infection prevention
• Ability to remain standing for extended periods, move equipment and patients safely, and work effectively in a high-pressure operating room environment
• Clear communication, sound judgment, attention to detail, teamwork, flexibility, and a professional, caring approach
• Dysrhythmia examination is not required for this position

Surgical First Assistant and Operating Room Responsibilities

• Function as a first or second surgical assistant under the direction and supervision of the surgeon
• Perform surgical hand scrubbing, gowning, gloving, draping, and maintenance of the sterile field
• Prepare operating rooms using surgeon preference cards and verify that instruments and equipment are available and functioning properly
• Assist with patient positioning, skin preparation, catheterization, surgical counts, specimen handling, and application of wound dressings
• Anticipate the surgeon’s needs by providing appropriate instruments, supplies, retractors, suction, irrigation, cautery, and stapling devices
• Under direct surgeon observation, assist with trocar placement, instrument manipulation, local anesthetic infiltration, wound closure, and management of drains
• Support safe surgical practices, including Universal Protocol, correct-site surgery verification, infection prevention, confidentiality, and universal precautions
• Communicate promptly with the circulating nurse regarding missing or malfunctioning equipment and any breach of sterility
• Participate in operating room turnover, cleanup, supply preparation, quality improvement, and patient-safety initiatives
• Provide support across the surgical team, assist with assigned surgical technologist duties, and help orient students or new team members when appropriate
• Take scheduled call and perform other related duties as assigned

Apply now for this Surgical First Assistant / OR Tech travel contract and join a high-performing hospital operating room team in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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