A-Line Staffing is now hiring a Surgical First Assistant in Akron, OH 44304. The First Assistant would be working for a healthcare system and has career growth potential. This would be full time / 40+ hours per week. Must be cardiac trained.

If you are interested in this Surgical First Assistant position, please contact Corrin Misak at cmisak@alinestaffing.com or (586) 710-7958.

First Assistant Compensation

• The pay for this position is $40-$51 per hour based on experience
• Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment
• A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates

First Assistant Highlights

• Target start: 06/17/2024
• This position is a W2 contract assignment with potential to extend or hire on permanently based upon attendance, performance, and business needs
• The required availability for this position is for days (7AM - 3:30PM)
  • Monday - Friday Every 3rd week - call is required

First Assistant Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to the surgeon during surgical procedures including exposure, hemostasis, suturing, tying, tissue manipulation, closing wounds, and applying dressings.
• Collaboration with the surgical team, and under the supervision of a RN, assumes responsibility for the care and safety of patients during surgical procedures.
• Facilitates communication between the surgeon, perioperative team, and other hospital departments.

First Assistant Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program
  • Completion of an accredited program for First Assisting
• Certified Surgical Technician (CST) preferred
• Completion of required clinical experience during education process is required
• BCLS certification
• Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications
  • Possess manual dexterity for assisting skills
  • Ability to work irregular hours
  • Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
  • Maintains current knowledge of nursing practices/procedures related to care of surgical patients
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to foster good working relationships with other departments and OR staff members, and to work closely with all members of the peri-operative team, physicians, patients/families, etc. to assure optimal peri-operative nursing care.
  • Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity 
    
    

If you think this First Assistant position is a good fit for you, please reach out to me - feel free to call, e-mail, or apply to this posting!

Corrin Misak – Staffing Manager II

cmisak@alinestaffing.com or (586) 710-7958