Details

• $1,668-$3,424 Weekly Rate
• Department: Associate Travel Program- Surgical First Assist
• Schedule: Multiple Shifts available, 40 hours per week
• Hospital: Multiple Ascension acute care hospitals
• Location: Local and national travel options are available dependent on need.

This position is a permanent, full time position made up of 8-13 week assignments - not a short term option or temporary contract. Ability to extend as needed. Benefited positions available, rate changes will apply.

For more information about the internal Ascension Travel Program, please visit our site

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Provide direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures.

• Position patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
• Provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
• Utilize appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.
• Assist in room clean up and the removal of the soiled case cart, supplies, and trash from OR room as needed at the completion of the surgical case.
• Participate as a surgical team member in the preparation of the surgical suite according to surgeons preference cards with appropriate instruments, resources and supplies.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Required Credential(s):

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Preferred Credential(s):

• Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associates
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

• Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required.
• One year of recent experience as a First Assist strongly preferred.
• Local and national travel options are available depending on need. Candidates are stipend eligible for sites over 50+ miles from their permanent residence. Partner with Recruitment to learn more.

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Why Join Our Team

Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

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