Travel Surgical First Assistant (SFA) - $1,606 per week in Palo Alto, CA

Surgical First Assistant
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,606 per week
Shift Information: Rotating - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/18/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Operating Room Assistant Profession: Clinical-Allied Specialty: - Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Rotating 5x8 Hr Hours per Shift: 40 Experience: No experience required License: N/A Certifications: N/A Must-Have: High School Diploma or GED Description: The Operating Room Assistant is responsible for assisting the nursing staff in receiving, caring for, and transporting patients to and from the perioperative region. Other duties include cleaning and maintaining patient care equipment and providing supplies and equipment as needed. Actively participates in quality control, quality assurance, and preventive maintenance activities. Attends and participates in equipment and supply in-services, evaluations, and staff meetings. Completes all designated assignments in an accurate and efficient manner. Contributes in a positive manner to unit and department. Disposes of trash and linen per hospital protocol. Identifies and shares recommendations for containing costs in assigned area. Maintains effective working relationships with staff, managers, physicians, patients, and their families. May perform patient care functions according to hospital and region policies and procedures. Examples of tasks include shave preps, non-invasive monitoring, specimen collection, ambulating, and repositioning patients. May receive instruments and equipment from assigned OR rooms, removes items tagged "broken" by nurses, and cleans rooms and equipment according to protocol. Participates in the monitoring and documenting of quality improvement issues. Participates on unit, department, or hospital committees as requested. Performs housekeeping and stocking duties to maintain a clean, safe work environment. Practices aseptic techniques according to established standards of care and infection control policies. Prioritizes work using available resources. Proactively uses the problem-solving process to identify, prevent or resolve inter or intra-departmental problems. Responds to, documents, and distributes items as requested in a timely manner. Responsible for self-assessment of skill level and seeking resources to learn new skills, equipment, or procedures to maintain currency in position. Supports administrative decisions and assures implementation and compliance with all department, institutional, and regulatory policies and procedures. Transports and receives patients, equipment, supplies, blood products, and specimens within the region and hospital according to policies and procedures. Works with clinical educator to orient new staff members and cross-train to select anesthesia technician role functions. Ability to be flexible in assignment and able to work different shifts if required. Ability to demonstrate customer service skills in interactions with all patients, families, and staff, including high-volume and stressful situations. Ability to learn and evaluate new equipment and procedures quickly. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Ability to problem-solve effectively using appropriate resources. Is productive in workflow, skills, and organization. Ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual, taking into consideration age, culture, and developmental issues. Ability to provide care as needed and as described in the department's policies and procedures. Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds. Knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation methods, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of computer systems and software used in the functional area. Knowledge of the location, operation, and maintenance of common equipment and supplies located in the operating room region. Knowledge of protocols for patient records. Knowledge of role in emergency response.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam