Travel Surgical First Assistant (SFA) in Asheville, NC

Key Responsibilities Assist surgeons directly during a wide range of operative procedures including Orthopedic Trauma, Spine, Neuro, GYN, Urology, General, Vascular, Robotics, Peds, ENT, Plastics, Podiatry, OMF, Dental, and Eye Trauma. Why Join Us Work in a well-equipped, 29-bed main operating room featuring cutting-edge robotic surgical technology including five Da Vinci robots and Mako and Velys robotic systems.

Job Title

Travel Surgical Technologist – Certified First Assistant, Operating Room

Location

Asheville, North Carolina

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13-Week Travel Assignment) | Days | 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM | On-Site | Call Required

Key Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons directly during a wide range of operative procedures including Orthopedic Trauma, Spine, Neuro, GYN, Urology, General, Vascular, Robotics, Peds, ENT, Plastics, Podiatry, OMF, Dental, and Eye Trauma
• Provide first assist support in a high-volume main operating room environment with a 1:1 patient ratio
• Operate and assist with advanced surgical technology including Da Vinci, Mako, and Velys robotic systems
• Accurately document patient care and procedural information using the Cerner electronic documentation system
• Adhere to flexible scheduling requirements, including participation in on-call rotation as needed
• Collaborate with surgical team members including unit secretaries and surgical technologists to ensure efficient OR workflow

Required Qualifications

• Active CSTFA, CFA, or RNFA certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills to assist surgeons across multiple surgical specialties including Ortho, Spine, Neuro, GYN, General, Robotics, and Vascular
• Proficiency with Cerner documentation system
• Ability to meet flexible scheduling demands including call coverage

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience assisting with robotic-assisted surgical procedures (Da Vinci, Mako, or Velys platforms)
• Experience in a high-volume, multi-specialty main operating room setting
• Previous travel assignment experience in a surgical technologist or first assist role

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-equipped, 29-bed main operating room featuring cutting-edge robotic surgical technology including five Da Vinci robots and Mako and Velys robotic systems
• Scrubs are provided on-site, and you will be joining an experienced, collaborative surgical team in a dynamic multi-specialty environment