First Assist Technician Job in Fort Wayne, IN

Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an Allied Health Professional First Assist Technician for a 13-week travel assignment. You will work a 4x10 day shift schedule from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with 72 guaranteed hours bi-weekly and the option for block scheduling.

Your Role:

• Act as primary surgical assistant during cardiovascular surgeries, supporting the surgeon with tissue handling, exposure, hemostasis, and incision closure
• Maintain the sterile field and anticipate the surgeon's needs throughout operations
• Cannulate patients when going on and coming off bypass; may pass cannulation sutures as directed
• Suture as directed by surgeons, demonstrating strong cardiac surgical skills
• Assist in room turnover to support efficient case flow
• May float to the Main OR as needed

You will work in a high-volume cardiac OR, averaging 85 surgeries per month. Hospital-issued scrubs are provided. The facility uses Cerner for its EMR system.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of First Assist experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Current BLS certification
• First Assist certification
• One of the following: CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) certification, RN license, or Certified Surgical Assistant certification. If you do not hold CST certification, you must provide evidence of employment practicing surgical technology in a healthcare facility before July 1, 2009, or hold CSA certification
• Strong cardiac surgical skills
• Ability to work holidays and call as required
• Must be located more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted

Assignment details: 91-day duration, starting August 17, 2026. Weekly pay is $3,212.