Certified Surgical First Assistant
Midland, Michigan
MyMichigan Medical Center Midland

Job Opportunity: Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) - Operating Room (Days)

Location: Midland, Michigan
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Prepare the surgical suite by assisting the surgical technologist and registered nurse with gathering equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Ensure all supplies and equipment are available and in working condition for procedures.
• Assist the surgeon during operations by providing exposure, aiding in hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions.
• Perform tasks such as draping, retracting, suctioning, sponging, suturing, tissue handling, cautery techniques, and applying appropriate dressing materials.
• Collaborate with the operating room team to ensure patient care and safety.
• Assist with patient transportation, positioning, and total care as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a CVOR Technologist within the last year.
• Experience as a Surgical First Assistant.
• Active certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA).
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel assignment history is preferred but not required.

Additional Information

• EMR system used: Epic
• Dress code: Hospital-provided scrubs
• Candidates must be located outside a 50-mile radius of the facility (local candidates will not be considered).