Travel ContractCVOR First Assist
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CVOR First Assist
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 2501 Kentucky Avenue
$2,326-2,736/weekPosted 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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