Job Summary:
A Surgical Technologist First Assistant position is available in Brooksville, Florida. The role involves providing direct support to surgeons during surgical procedures, including patient positioning and prepping, instrument handling, bleeding control, and wound closure. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. This assignment is non-remote and requires travel.
Job Details:
- Location: Brooksville, Florida
- Schedule: Days, 10 hours per day with call, from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with weekday call coverage from the end of the scheduled shift through 7:00 a.m. the following morning; weekend and holiday call coverage from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. the following day.
- Required Qualifications: Certifications including BLS (American Red Cross or American Heart Association), CFSA (Certified Surgical First Assistant) (CAAHEP) or CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) (ABHES) or NBSTSA, along with a minimum of 3 years of cardiovascular (CV) experience. Candidates must have Vein Harvesting experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: No local candidates; 60 miles radius rule applies. The role requires first assist experience in the operating room, with responsibilities including surgical patient positioning, instrument handling, bleeding control, and wound closure. The position also involves supporting the surgical team throughout the week as needed.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
