Travel Surgical First Assistant (SFA) - $1,514 per week in Palo Alto, CA

Surgical First Assistant
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,514 per week
Shift Information: 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/2/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Operating Room Assistant Profession: Clinical-Allied Specialty: N/A Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Rotating 5x8 Hours Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: No experience required License: N/A Certifications: N/A Must-Have: - High School Diploma or GED - 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 - Ability to provide appropriate care based on individual needs, considering age, culture, and developmental issues - 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 functional areas - Knowledge of location, operation, and maintenance of common equipment and supplies in the operating room region - Knowledge of protocols for patient records - Knowledge of role in emergency response 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. Essential functions of the role include actively participating in quality control, quality assurance, and preventive maintenance activities. The position requires attendance and participation in equipment and supply in-services, evaluations, and staff meetings. Completing all designated assignments in an accurate and efficient manner is a critical responsibility. The Assistant contributes positively to the unit and department. Responsibilities include disposing of trash and linen per established protocols. The role involves identifying and sharing recommendations for containing costs in the assigned area. Maintaining effective working relationships with staff, managers, physicians, patients, and their families is essential. The Assistant may perform patient care functions according to established policies and procedures. Examples of tasks include shave preps, non-invasive monitoring, specimen collection, ambulating, and repositioning patients. The Assistant may also receive instruments and equipment from assigned operating rooms, remove items tagged "broken" by nurses, and clean rooms and equipment per protocol. Participation in monitoring and documenting quality improvement issues is required. The role may involve participating on unit, department, or hospital committees as requested. Housekeeping and stocking duties are part of maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The Assistant practices aseptic techniques according to established standards of care and infection control policies. Prioritizing work using available resources is essential for success in this role. The Assistant proactively uses problem-solving processes to identify, prevent, or resolve inter- or intradepartmental problems. Timely response to, documentation of, and distribution of items as requested is expected. The Assistant is responsible for self-assessment of skill level and seeking resources to learn new skills, equipment, or procedures. Supporting administrative decisions and ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures is vital. Lastly, the role involves transporting and receiving patients, equipment, supplies, blood products, and specimens within the region and hospital according to established protocols. Working with clinical educators to orient new staff members and cross-train to select anesthesia technician role functions may also be part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam