Description

American Traveler is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) with orthopedic experience and prior travel assignments for a 13-week OR contract at an acute care hospital in West Virginia.

Details

• Work in a 14-suite main OR at an acute care hospital averaging 28 cases per day with approximately 5 add-ons
• Common case types include neuro spine, total joints, open fractures, general surgery, and ENT; no open heart; vascular coming online in the near future
• Patient ratio is 1:1 in the OR
• Charting is performed in Epic
• 12-hour day shifts scheduled Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Weekend and weeknight call rotations required — weekday call is 7p–7a or 7p–11p; weekend call can span 7a–7p, 7p–7a, 7p–11p, or 7a–7a
• Call response time is 20 minutes; candidates living more than 20 minutes away while on call would be required to remain on-site
• Holiday call coverage required as needed
• Float to outpatient surgery as needed
• Ability to work in the surgical tech role as needed
• Orientation consists of 3 shifts
• No floating to other units

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of CSFA experience required, along with 2–3 prior travel assignments
• Orthopedic experience and proficiency with assisting in orthopedic surgeries required; neuro experience preferred
• CSFA credential via NBSTSA required (ABSA certifications not accepted)
• CST credential via NBSTSA required
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required
• CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Assistant graduate preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Driver's license required for consideration
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Assist surgeons during a high volume of OR cases including neuro spine, total joints, open fractures, general surgery, and ENT procedures
• Techs are responsible for turning over rooms, as no aides or housekeeping support are available in the OR
• A charge nurse is present 7a–7p and will circulate cases as needed
• OR techs are on staff to support the surgical team
• Respiratory therapy is in-house 24/7 and manages vent-established patients brought to the OR and in the PACU
• Pharmacy is available 24/7 with Omnicell on-site
• Scrubs are provided for OR techs
• Candidates who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have been away for at least 2 years before reapplying
• Candidates may not work within the WVU system for longer than one cumulative year before taking a 2-year break
• Submission requires a skills checklist completed within the past year, 2 references (including at least 1 supervisor), and copies of certifications and driver's license