First Assist Technician Job in Paducah, KY

You'll work as a Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) in the operating room at Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. in Paducah, Kentucky. This is a 91-day travel assignment on a 5x8 night shift schedule, paying $2,584.08 per week, with a start date of June 8, 2026.

Your responsibilities include:

• Function as the surgeon's chief assistant in the operating room under the supervision of the department director and nurse manager
• Scrub into surgical cases and assist with setup and opening of sterile supplies
• Ensure all instruments and supplies are available and thoroughly sterilized for scheduled cases
• Maintain the sterile field during case setup and throughout all procedures
• Alert the circulating nurse of any identified risks or variances from standard operating procedures
• Assist with patient positioning and sterile draping
• Pass instruments and provide surgical assistance as directed by the physician
• Perform advanced surgical assistance including clamping, cauterizing, tying, and applying ligating clamps and hemostatic clips
• Apply running or interrupted sutures on wound layers including muscle, fascia, subcutaneous tissue, and skin
• Provide first assistance in cardiothoracic and other surgical procedures as directed
• Perform saphenous vein harvesting (open and endoscopic) after completing approved training
• Collaborate with the circulating nurse and orderlies for post-case cleaning and instrument breakdown
• Perform point-of-use cleaning and prepare instruments for Central Sterile Processing
• Follow all standards for instrument transport and return to Central Sterile
• Report any damaged instruments to appropriate leadership
• Ensure the surgical suite is properly disinfected and prepared for the next procedure

You must hold the appropriate credential as an Allied Health Professional with first assist certification or eligibility.