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Aya Healthcare Inc

Travel Certified Surgical First Assistant Make 2,

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What they do

A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.

$49,949 / year median in Michigan

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for the following position: Certified Surgical First Assistant in Kalamazoo, MI.We'll work with you to build the healthcare career of your dreams. Whether you want a job close to home or across the country, we've got you.
Job DetailsProfession:
Surgical ServicesPay:
$2259 to $2452 weekly
Assignment Length:
13 weeks
Shift:
DaysSchedule:
4, 10-Hour 07:00 - 17:30
Openings:
1
Start Date:
09/21/2026
Charting System:
CernerRequirementsExperience:
1
YearRequired Certifications & SkillsSkills:
Acute Hospital OR,Ambulatory Surgery Center,Appendectomy,Arteriovenous fistula repair,Aseptic Technique,Carotid Endarterectomy,Cholecystectomy,Colon resection,Colorectal Robotic Surgery,Da Vinci Xi Surgical System,Drills (multiple types),Femoral popliteal bypass graft,Gastrointestinal robotic surgery,General,Gynecologic robotic surgery,Hernia repair inguinal/umbilical,Isolation Precautions/PPE,Abdominal hysterectomy,ALIF (Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion),Amputations,Anterior cervical fusion,Apply tourniquet as ordered,Arthroscopy knee, shoulder, wrist,Assist to secure drainage system to tissue,Atherectomy,Bariatrics,Bilateral tubal ligation,Breast augmentation,Clamping/cauterizing vessels or tissues,Closed reduction of fractures,Counting sponges & related items with circulating nurse,Craniotomy,Crash Cart,Cut Tissue,Digital manipulation of tissue,Dilation & Curettage,Direct digital pressure,Electrosurgical units,Endo/Laparoscopic,Endovascular Aneurysm Repair,Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR),Fiber optic light sources/cords,Gastric bypass,Gastric Sleeve,Gunshot/stab wounds,Gyn,Insert drainage tubes,Kyphoplasty,Laminectomy/discectomy,Lumbar fusion,Mako Surgical System,Manipulation of surgical materials (loops, tags),MVA (multiple injuries),Neuro,Neuro/Spine,Organ donation,ORIF shoulder, hip, humerus,Ortho,Peg tube placement/exchange,Laminectomy/discectomy,Laparoscopic assisted cases,Laparoscopic assisted cases,Laparoscopic assisted cases,Laparoscopic assisted procedures,Ortho/Total joints,Plastics,Robotics,Spinal Fusion,Sterilization/Disinfection,Suctioning, irrigation, sponging,Suturing all wound layers including muscle and fascia,Thyroidectomy partial/total,Total hip replacement,Total knee replacement,Tracheostomy,Trauma,TURP,Tying/ligating clamped vessels or tissues,Vaginal Hysterectomy,Vulvectomy,Wound dressing; liquid or spray occlusive,
Urology,VascularCertifications:
BLSFacility & Unit InformationFacility Type:
Acute Care HospitalCharting Experience:
YesFacility Level Trauma:
Level 2
Facility Bed Count:
239
Patient RatiosNights:
1
Weekends:
1
Aya Delivers:
The most jobs in the industry. We have the largest and most reliable job database, which means the jobs you see are open, updated in real time and ready for you!

Competitive advantage over other agencies. Front-of-the-line access through our direct facility relationships - many with quick (even same-day) offers, giving you the best chance of securing your ideal opportunity.

Expedited licensing and streamlined compliance. An industry-leading on-time start rate and strong relationships with boards of nursing across the country to accelerate the process in all 50 states.

Expert career guidance. A dedicated recruiter to help you achieve your dream career. Travel, per diem, permanent - we have the reach and access to get you the jobs you want, and the expertise to help you realize your long-term goals.

A best-in-class support system and an exceptional experience. Enjoy accurate, weekly pay, and an entire team dedicated to your happiness on assignment, 24/7.Plus, you get everything you expect from the largest healthcare staffing company in the industry:

Exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment. Want to take time off? Keep insurance coverage for up to 24 Days between assignments.

A generous 401(k) match.

Paid company housing (we'll help you bring your pets along, too!) or a generous housing stipend, if eligible.

Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws. Aya's general sick leave policy is that employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. However, to the extent any provisions of the statement above conflict with any applicable paid sick leave laws, the applicable paid sick leave laws are controlling.

Access to unlimited continuing education units online.

Licensure, relocation and other reimbursements, when applicable.

Pay listed above includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements.

Aya is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer and welcomes all to apply. Aya Is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including Disability / Vets, and welcomes all to apply.
Please visit https:
//www.ayahealthcare.com/Content/pdfs/eeo-policy.pdf to view our EEO policy.