Job Title
Surgical First Assistant – Cardiac / Vein Harvester (Travel Contract)
Location
Salt Lake City, UT | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Days | 36 Hours per Week | Start Time: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM | On-call required every third weekday and every third weekend
Key Responsibilities
- Perform Endoscopic Vein Harvest procedures utilizing Terumo or Maquet 6 Pro systems in a cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) setting
- Provide Open Heart First Assist support across cardiac and thoracic surgical cases including CABG, valve repair/replacement, TAVR, and open and endovascular aortic repair
- Assist surgical team on a unit operating within a 2.5-CVOR environment, maintaining high standards of patient safety and sterile technique
- Fulfill on-call obligations on a rotating schedule, including every third weekday and every third weekend
- Float to the Main OR as needed to support broader surgical operations
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of independent Endoscopic Vein Harvest experience utilizing Terumo or Maquet 6 Pro
- Minimum 2 years of Open Heart First Assist experience
- Active CSFA, CFA, or SA-C certification required
- Ability to meet on-call and weekend rotation requirements as outlined
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with a broad range of cardiac and thoracic procedures including TAVR and aortic repair (open and endovascular)
- Familiarity with CVOR workflows and cardiovascular surgical team dynamics
- Adaptability to float and support general OR cases as needed
Why Join Us
- Work in a well-established cardiovascular surgical program performing a wide variety of complex cardiac and thoracic cases
- Scrubs and attire provided on-site, supporting a seamless transition into the unit