OR Certified First Assistant
Martinsburg, West Virginia
Berkeley Medical Center

OR Certified First Assistants - West Virginia (Martinsburg)

Contract Details

• Length: 13 weeks
• Location: Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Facility Type: Operating Room (Main OR with 14 suites)
• Shift Types: 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts; primarily day/evening shifts; no self-scheduling for travelers but block scheduling may be allowed if it meets unit needs
• Orientation: 3 shifts of floor-specific orientation

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: OR Certified First Assistant
• Required Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in the specialty
• Travel Experience: Must have completed 2-3 previous travel assignments
• Preferred Experience: Orthopedics and Neurosurgery experience preferred
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (AHA)
  • Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) via NBSTSA
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via NBSTSA
  • Must be a graduate of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Assistant program
  • RN’s require BLS, ACLS, and PALS
  • ABSA certifications are NOT accepted

Work Environment & Case Load

• Average Cases: 28 cases per day plus 5 add-ons (including same-day surgery cases)
• Case Types: All surgical cases except open heart; includes neuro spine, total joints, open fractures, general surgery, ENT; vascular cases starting in August
• OR Staffing Ratios: 1:1 for OR First Assistants; typically 2 techs to 1 RN; no aids or housekeeping—techs responsible for room turnover
• EMR System: EPIC
• Charge Nurse: Present 7am - 7pm, may circulate cases if needed
• OR Techs: Available
• Ventilator Support: Yes, RT available 24/7 in-house; RT manages vent patients in OR and PACU
• Pharmacy: 24/7 with Omnicell system
• Tele Monitoring: RN’s not required to interpret strips; anesthesia handles this

Call & On-Call Requirements

• Call Rotation: Weekend and weeknight call rotations required
• Call Shifts:

  • 1 x 12-hour shift per week (weeknights)
  • 1 x 24-hour call shift per month on weekends (can be split into 2 x 12-hour shifts)
• Call Hours:

  • Weeknights: 7pm-7am or 7pm-11pm
  • Weekends: 7am-7pm, 7pm-7am, 7pm-11pm, or 7am-7am
• Call Response Time: 20 minutes; if more than 20 minutes away while on call, must stay local
• Holiday Call: Coverage as needed (no guaranteed holidays off)

Additional Information

• Scrubs: Provided for RNs and OR Techs
• Floating: No floating required except occasional float to outpatient surgery center
• Scrubbing: RN scrubbing is a plus but not required
• Licensing: Any license issues must be disclosed at time of submission
• Travel Submission Notes:

  • Can only submit to one position at a time across the WVU system
  • Driver’s license address must be outside 50 miles from the facility
  • Previous permanent candidates must be gone for 2 years before reapplying
  • Previous travelers must be gone for 2 years after 1 full year assignment

This position is ideal for experienced OR Certified First Assistants with prior travel assignments, strong orthopedic skills, and the required certifications looking for a 13-week contract in a busy surgical environment with varied cases and call responsibilities.