Surgical First Assistant – Neurosurgery & Plastics
Clinton, Maryland
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital

Certified Surgical First Assistant - Travel/Contract

Location: Clinton, Maryland
Specialty: Surgical Services
Shift: Day (4x10 hours), 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Assist in the operating room as a first assist during surgical procedures.
• Required experience in neurosurgery and plastics.
• Call requirements: 4-6 weekday calls and 3-5 weekend days in a six-week period.
• Holiday coverage as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a First Assist Technician, including experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one travel assignment as a First Assist Technician.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification.

Schedule & Work Hours

• 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (40 hours/week).
• Shift hours: 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to and during employment.
• Education verification for highest degree required by the position.
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana), including multiple substances.
• I9/E-Verify attestation required for all candidates.
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; annual TB questionnaire required.
• Immunization documentation required for:

  • Tdap (within 10 years preferred)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.

Competency & Training Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 3 years, minimum 80% score.
• Color blindness test (online or in-person).
• Competency exam within 3 years, minimum 80% score.
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement.
• Facility-specific modules (SITELS) must be completed prior to start date.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required if driving on behalf of the employer is an essential job function.
• Clear, professional photo for badge issuance.
• Sterile Processing Tech certification (CBSPD) required if applicable.
• N95 fit test within 9 months of start and updated annually (not required for Sterile Processing Tech).

Notes

• Locals within 60 miles may be considered at a different rate (not disclosed here).
• All documentation and compliance requirements must be completed and verified prior to start.
• References and work history verification must confirm required experience and travel assignments.