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CVOR First Assist
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 2501 Kentucky Avenue

$2,326-2,736/week
Posted 11 hours ago
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Surgical Tech - First Assist

Location

  • Paducah, Kentucky

Contract

  • 13 weeks
  • Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM
  • Call every other day and every other weekend

Role Summary

  • Assists the surgeon in the operating room as the chief assistant
  • Supports surgical case setup, sterile field maintenance, instrument handling, patient positioning, draping, and post-case cleanup
  • May assist with suturing, clamping, cauterizing, ligating, and hemostatic agent application
  • Includes cardiovascular operating room first assist responsibilities

Required Qualifications

  • Valid First Assist Technician license in Kentucky
  • First Assist Technician (1 year of experience)
  • First Assist Technician experience within the last year
  • BLS
  • NBSTSA Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA)
  • Graduation from a Surgical Technologist program or comparable military training, and completion of a Surgical First Assistant Program

Experience

  • No experience required

Preferred Experience

  • 6 to 12 months of experience

Additional Notes

  • Candidates must have CVOR experience

About Paducah, KY

As a travel nurse in Paducah, KY here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Paducah's cost of living is 16% lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • In summer, average highs are around 89°F and lows are around 69°F.
  • In winter, average highs are around 45°F and lows are around 26°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Paducah, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes.
Transportation
  • Paducah is car-friendly with easy access to parking.
  • Public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
  • The population in Paducah is diverse with a mix of age groups.
  • Common health issues include heart disease, obesity, and diabetes.
  • There is a small but active community of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Paducah offers a variety of restaurants featuring Southern cuisine, as well as art galleries, live music venues, and local sports events.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like hiking, boating, and fishing along the Ohio River.
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