Travel Allied (Surgical Assistant) - Operating Room

Required Skills/Experience:

• First Assist must be able to assist independently, work in a dual CST/SFA role, and be comfortable working as a Scrub Tech.
• First-time travelers may be considered if they have experience with the services provided by the facility.

Special Requests:

• RTO requires manager approval.

Unit Details:

• The OR case mix includes gynecology procedures such as hysterectomy, BSO, tubal ligation, LAVH, TVH, sling procedures, ablation, myomectomy and hysteroscopies; general breast/plastics, vascular, laparoscopic, general oncology, genitourinary and gynecology cases; da Vinci XI robotic cases; bariatric, hernia, gallbladder and robotic hysterectomy cases; urology procedures including cystoscopies, TURPs and bladder cancer/tumor resection; total joint knees, hips and shoulders and fractures; podiatry; plastics; cataracts; ENT T&A, sinus surgeries and neck dissection; and endoscopy including colon, EGD, ERCP, bronchoscopy and EBUS.
• The case mix is especially heavy in endoscopy; total joints, endoscopy and vascular make up a large portion of surgeries.
• Average daily case volume is 25-45 cases.
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing systems and the da Vinci XI robotic system.
• The facility has no current trauma designation but, during a trial period starting 1/1/2027, will act as a Level 3 trauma center while collecting data to become a trauma center.

Shift & Scheduling:

• Each week includes two 0630-1500 shifts and two 0630-1900 shifts, described as two 8h days and two 12h days.
• First Assist call is a maximum of every other weekend and 1 weeknight per week, based on department needs.
• Weekend call is from Friday 2300 to Monday 0700.
• Weeknight call is from 2300-0700.
• Call assignments are subject to minor changes.
• Holiday coverage is call only.
• Call response time is 30 minutes for RNs and Techs.
• A call room is available for use.
• The schedule cycle is every 4-6 weeks.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

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