Job Description

Job Description

Excite Health Partners Allied is seeking a travel Surgical First Assistant for a travel job in Corvallis, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical First Assistant
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/14/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Summary: The Surgical First Assistant is a trained medical professional who provides safe, quality surgical assisting and patient care through the utilization of appropriate treatment processes and effective communication with all involved in the care and support of patients.
The Surgical First Assistant has a solid understanding of human anatomy at the advanced level; has honed surgical skills such as suturing, knot tying of suture and the proper use of surgical instruments. He/she knows how to safely position patients and must be knowledge in an extensive variety of surgical diseases. He/she performs other duties as the surgeon directs and has the training to evaluate the surgical patient to assure the best possible outcome for the patient.
Principal Responsibilities:
1. Will participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic that is consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards document. To this end, employee will be expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles contained within.
2. Sets up and checks operating room equipment, oxygen, and care supplies. Assists with operating room preparation.
3. Directs patient flow and preparation of patients for surgical procedures.
4. Identifies patient for name, procedure and correct surgical site.
5. Positions patient for comfort on surgical table and attach monitors.
6. Performs sterile skin prep.
7. Maintains surgical record, including lot numbers, medication s and lens cards for reorder.
8. Escorts patient to PAR area after procedure.
9. Assists in room turnovers, final clean up at end of day, stocking of supplies and preparations for next day surgery.
10. Improves the quality of care through continuing education and self-evaluation of the effectiveness of care. This includes attendance/participation in most in- services/department meetings and remaining current on department policies and procedures.
11. Actively participates in cleaning of shared work areas and keep patient care rooms clean, neat and stocked.
12. Participates in orientation and training of new employees.
Education, Licensure and Experience:
1. Physician Assistant, RNFA with current certification OR current certification as a Certified First Assistant (CFA through the National Board of Surgical Technologists and Surgical Assistants) OR Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA through the National Surgical Assistant Association)
2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire required.
3. Performance of a minimum of 140 cases in the Surgical First Assistant role and two (2) years of recent experience.
Knowledge and Skills:
1. Ability to work well with providers and other staff.
2. Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy, fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of work.
Physical Demands:

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
Exposed to patient and environmental conditions, and some unpleasant sights, smells and contagious diseases.
Note:
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified.
The Corvallis Clinic is an at-will employer. That means that either you or The Corvallis Clinic is free to end the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice or cause. And nothing in this job description or The Corvallis Clinic policies or procedures, either now or in the future, is intended to change the at-will nature of our relationship.
Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position. Employee agrees that they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodations.

Excite Health Partners Allied Job ID #177047. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Certified Surgical First Assist

About Excite Health Partners Allied

For more than a decade, Excite Health Partners has matched opportunities with success. Starting as a two-man company, Excite Health Partners has rapidly expanded becoming a leading provider in healthcare recruitment for health systems across the United States. From Allied Health services to Travel Nursing, we address the ever-growing staffing needs within the industry. We take the time to connect healthcare professionals to the right-fit position, turning jobs into careers. Success starts today, let's get to it.

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