Travel Surgical Assistant - SA#0102

NavitasPartners•Cincinnati, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a skilled Surgical Assistant to support surgeons during operative procedures, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical outcomes. The ideal candidate will work closely with the surgical team to assist with intraoperative tasks, maintain a sterile field, and contribute to optimal patient care in a fast-paced operating room environment.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Surgical Assisting or completion of an accredited Surgical Assisting program
Minimum 2+ years of Surgical Assistant experience required
Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, and surgical principles
Excellent manual dexterity and ability to stand for extended periods
Strong clinical judgment and ability to perform under pressure
BLS (American Heart Association)

Nice To Haves

4+ years of overall surgical experience with specialty exposure
Experience in robotic and orthopedic surgical procedures
Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program
Foreign Medical Graduates with relevant U.S. surgical assisting experience (case-by-case consideration)
NSAA Certification
CFA (Certified First Assistant – AST)
RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant – NASC)

Responsibilities

Assist surgeons during operative procedures to ensure optimal surgical outcomes
Position patients to provide proper surgical exposure
Maintain visualization of the operative site using retractors, suctioning, irrigation, and tissue handling
Support hemostasis using approved surgical techniques
Perform wound closure, including running, interrupted, and subcuticular sutures
Close skin using sutures, staples, or other approved methods
Assist with postoperative local anesthetic administration under surgeon direction
Apply and manage wound dressings and immobilization devices
Assist in securing drains and other surgical equipment
Support harvesting of veins, arteries, tendons, bone, or skin as required
Maintain strict sterile technique and proper instrument handling
Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and operating room personnel
Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with hospital policies and safety standards
Stay current with advancements in surgical techniques and technologies