Travel Surgical First Assistant (SFA) - $2,894 per week in Paducah, KY

Surgical First Assistant
Location: Paducah, KY
Agency: MedPro Healthcare Staffing
Pay: $2,894 per week
Shift Information: 5 days x 8 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

MedPro Healthcare Staffing , a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality Surgical First Assistant for a contract with one of our top healthcare clients.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Certification credentialed by the National Board on Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting as a surgical technologist and surgical first assistant.
• Current BLS Certification

Benefits

• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• Full coverage of all credentialing fees
• Private housing or housing allowance
• Group Health insurance for you and your family
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000

Duties Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Surgical First Assistant is to provide direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures.

• Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
• Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
• Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.
• Participate in emergency resuscitation and stabilization if needed.

About Agency

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing and allied travelers in top healthcare facilities nationwide. Join us today for your very own MedPro Experience®.

If qualified and interested, please call for immediate consideration.

MedPro Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status.

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*Weekly payment estimates are intended for informational purposes only and include a gross estimate of hourly wages and reimbursements for meal, incidental, and housing expenses. Your recruiter will confirm your eligibility and provide additional