Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - CST FA

Assignment Overview Shift:

Days, 5x8hrs

Hours:

40 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Jun 8, 2026

Length:

13 weeks

Openings:

1 Description American Traveler seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) for a hospital Surgical Services position focused on orthopedic and cardiothoracic cases, working Monday through Friday days with call requirements. Details Hospital-based surgical services department with 15 OR suites, including hybrid and cardiothoracic suites, plus PACU, sterile supply, and pharmacy support areas Orthopedic and cardiothoracic surgical patient population, including saphenous vein harvesting and other complex procedures First shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM On-call requirement of one night per week and every third weekend 40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week 13-week contract Requirements Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program or comparable military training required Completion of a Surgical First Assistant Program required NBSTSA Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) credential required BLS certification required License required if applicable 6-12 months of experience preferred; no minimum experience required Additional Information Assist the surgeon as chief assistant in the operating room, including passing instruments, clamping, cauterizing, tying, applying ligating clamps, hemostatic clips, and hemostatic agents Applies running or interrupted sutures on wound layers including muscle, fascia, subcutaneous tissue, and skin First assists in cardiothoracic and other surgical procedures, including open and endoscopic saphenous vein harvesting upon completion of an approved course Assists with case setup by ensuring all instruments and sterile supplies are available, thoroughly sterilized, and properly organized Maintains the sterile field throughout case setup and the duration of the procedure Alerts the circulating nurse of any identified risks or deviations from standard operating procedures Assists with patient positioning and sterile draping Supports circulating RN duties as needed Performs post-case cleaning, including point-of-use instrument cleaning and breakdown for Central Sterile Processing Follows all standards for instrument transport and return to Central Sterile, and reports any damaged instruments to the appropriate leader Ensures the surgical suite is disinfected and ready for the next procedure Role is part of an expanding orthopedic team within a coordinated, high-quality surgical care department Supervised by the department director and nurse manager, with assignments received from the charge nurse or RN in charge of the room