Travel First Assist Technician - $3,168 per week at Lutheran Hospital summary:
The Travel First Assist Technician provides essential surgical assistance in cardiovascular surgeries, ensuring a sterile environment and managing tissue handling and hemostasis. This role requires certifications such as BLS and CST, along with a minimum of two years of experience and strong cardiac skills. The position is a 13-week travel assignment at Lutheran Hospital, with a demanding schedule involving holidays, call shifts, and block scheduling options.
Certification Details
BLSFirst Assist certificationCST certificationRN licenseCertified Surgical Assistant
Job Details
Travel First Assist CVOR CST position at Lutheran HospitalDuration: 13 weeksShift: Days, 6:30a-5p, 4x10hr, holidays and call required, option for block schedulingAverage of 85 surgeries a monthScope of role: acting as the primary surgical assistant during cardiovascular surgery, assisting with tissue handling, exposure, hemostasis, and closure of the incision, while maintaining a sterile field.
Job Requirements
Required certifications: BLS, First Assist certification, CST certification (if required by Indiana State law), RN license, or Certified Surgical Assistant2 years of experience requiredMust be able to suture as directed by the surgeonsStrong cardiac skills required
Schedule Information
RTO blackout dates: 3/31/25-4/10/25Max RTO: 1 week
Unit Specific Information
Floating: could float to Main ORDept: hospital issued scrubsEMR: Cerner
Additional Details
Reason for opening: special, internal vacancy, leave coverageTravelers must be greater than 50 miles from facility – local candidates not accepted!
Keywords:
Travel First Assist Technician, CVOR CST, surgical assistant, cardiovascular surgery, BLS certification, First Assist certification, RN license, Certified Surgical Assistant, surgical procedures, healthcare employment
