Certified Surgical First Assistant – Cardiovascular OR
Bismarck, North Dakota
Sanford Bismarck Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Certified Surgical Assistant (SFA - Surg Tech First Assist)

Location: Bismarck, North Dakota
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Certified Surgical Assistant with strong experience in Cardiovascular surgical procedures and general surgery. The role involves assisting in a variety of surgical specialties including Cardiovascular, General, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, Urology, ENT, and Plastics. Work will be split between the main hospital surgery center and an outpatient surgery center nearby.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Call required once every week (3:30 PM – 7:00 AM next day)
• One weekend call shift every 4 weeks

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Cardiovascular surgical procedures and basic General surgery procedures
• Experience with procedures such as CABG, Angiograms, Endarterectomies (Carotid and Femoral), Aortic Root repairs, Valve Replacement, AAA repairs
• Ability to assist in General, Orthopedic, OB/GYN, Urology, ENT, and Plastic surgeries

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS Certification

Work Environment and Equipment

• 12 Operating Rooms at main hospital, 6 ORs at outpatient surgery center
• Nurse to patient ratio: 1:1
• Computerized charting system (EPIC)
• Equipment includes Covidien cauteries, Stryker laparoscopic towers, etc.
• Scrubs provided (Ceil Blue)

Orientation and Training

• One-week orientation with a preceptor
• Exposure to multiple surgical specialties including Cardiovascular, Neuro, General, Ortho, Plastics, OB/GYN, Robotic, ENT, and Urology
• Preference cards for surgical procedures are thorough and up to date
• Collaborative work environment with surgeons and other surgical assistants (RN First Assists and Surgical Technologist First Assists)

Additional Information

• Must badge in and out at the facility
• Local travelers with permanent addresses within 80 miles are not accepted
• Prior work at this facility requires a minimum 6-month gap before reapplying

Summary

This position is ideal for a Certified Surgical Assistant with at least 2 years of cardiovascular and general surgery experience, comfortable working a Monday-Friday schedule with weekly call and periodic weekend call, and able to work across multiple surgical specialties in a busy surgical environment.