Certified Surgical First Assistant - Operating Room
Location: Marshall, MI
Start Date: 02-02-2026
End Date: 05-04-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: 4x10 day shifts (10-hour day shifts), Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; plus call rotation including weekly and weekend coverage — rotating/on-call schedule (specific start/end times vary by unit)
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $57 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Assist the surgical team during operative procedures using sterile technique and sound judgment
- Prepare the peri-operative environment and ensure sterile set-up and instrument availability before patient arrival
- Provide exposure, handle/cut tissue, assist with hemostasis and suturing as appropriate under RN direction
- Use instruments and medical devices safely and in accordance with infection prevention standards
- Assist with patient positioning, transport, and safe movement in and out of the OR
- Participate in unit performance improvement activities and follow evidence-based policies and procedures
- Engage in professional development, competency assessments, and peer review to continuously improve care quality
- Help maintain OR cleanliness and readiness by assisting with turnover and instrument inventory
Qualifications
- 2 years of CSFA experience (required)
- Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) credential (required)
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program and accredited STFA program (required)
- NBSTSA certification (required)
Education
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program
- Graduation from an accredited STFA program and CSFA certification
Knowledge & Skills
- Sterile technique and infection prevention best practices
- Expert instrument handling and sterile set-up/passing instruments
- Comfort assisting the surgical team across a wide range of specialties (e.g., general, ortho, robotics, vascular, gynecology, neuro)
- Patient positioning and safe transport skills
- Suture technique, hemostasis, and tissue handling
- Use of surgical technology and adherence to safety standards
- Ability to follow evidence-based protocols and participate in quality improvement
Benefits
- Supportive team environment that values your expertise and growth
- Generous travel assignment support to help you settle in quickly
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage options
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required credentials
- Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
- Access to continuing education and competency assessment resources
- Referral bonus program to reward teammates you bring aboard
- 401K retirement savings plan and life insurance options
- Flexible scheduling options to help balance work and life
Travel Perks: Explore Marshall, MI
Marshall is a charming small town with one of the nation’s largest Historic Landmark Districts — don’t miss the famous Honolulu House and the quaint downtown shops and antiques. On your days off explore the American Museum of Magic, try your luck or catch a show at FireKeepers Casino (about 15 minutes away), or take a weekend trip under 90 minutes to Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Lansing, or Ann Arbor for bigger-city dining, museums, and nightlife. Plenty of scenic drives and local parks make for relaxing off-duty adventures.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Certified Surgical First Assistant - Operating Room? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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