Certified Surgical Technologist

Travel – Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)

Location - Midland, MI

Shift: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM (10-hour days)

Call: 1–2 nights per week & every 4th weekend

Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week

Contract Length: 13 Weeks

Job Summary

This position supports the surgical team by preparing the operating room and assisting the surgeon throughout the procedure. The Surgical First Assistant works closely with the surgical technologist and registered nurse to ensure all instruments, supplies, and equipment are available and functioning properly. The assistant provides intraoperative support to help ensure safe, high-quality surgical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures, anatomy, physiology, and operative techniques

Ensures all required supplies, equipment, and instruments are opened, available, and charged appropriately

Assists the surgeon with positioning, draping, retracting, suctioning, sponging, tissue handling, cautery, stapling devices, and suturing

Assists with patient transport, positioning, and overall perioperative care

Supports the operating room team using a collaborative, team-based approach

Required Experience

Minimum 2 years of Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) experience – REQUIRED

Preferred

Prior travel assignment experience

Certifications (REQUIRED)

Active certification through

National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

or

American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA)

Active BLS through the

American Heart Association

Schedule Details

10-hour day shifts (6:30A – 5:00P)

1–2 nights of call per week

Every 4th weekend on call