What are the responsibilities and job description for the Local Contract On Call - Surgical First Assistant position at American Medical Staffing?
Job Description
American Medical Staffing is seeking a local contract Surgical First Assistant for a local contract job in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Surgical First Assistant
- Discipline : Allied Health Professional
- Duration : 52 weeks
- 30 hours per week
- Shift : 10 hours, days, flexible, on call
- Employment Type : Local Contract
Are you looking for that next great opportunity? One where you feel like someone is your advocate and can help create that extraordinary experience for you? American Surgical Professionals (ASP) is the leading provider of Surgical Assistants to major hospitals nationwide for over 20 years. ASP became the first surgical assistant company in the United States to be awarded the Health Care Staffing Services Certification from The Joint Commission – the highest recognition in the field. We are looking for a Full-time, Local, Certified Surgical First Assistant in our Virginia South region. You must possess strong Ortho and L&D experience. You will be credentialed at all of our facilities. You will only be on-call for our L&D facilities. We offer steady, full-time hours, stability, and a variety of work to expand your skill sets. Candidates must have two years of current surgical assisting experience in the United States and be able to provide a surgical log. Pay based on specialty, years of experience, and facility coveringMinimum 30 hours a week guaranteed Day 1 benefits & company matching 401kJob Requirements Preferred 2-years’ experience in multi-specialtyLicensed with the state of Virginia Certified by governing body (NBSTSA / NSAA / ABSA)BLS certifiedMalpractice Insurance EligibleLive within Call Response time to the facility or willing to stay on-site at the facilityJob Description : The Surgical Assistant possesses a working knowledge of operating room procedures with respect to attire, infection control, and is familiar with individual requirements and recommended practices of compliance.The Surgical Assistant must have the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon, and other team members, with respect to the requirements of a particular surgical procedure.The Surgical Assistant must be able to demonstrate and maintain dexterity sufficient to successful completion of his / her assistant duties on each particular procedure.The Surgical Assistant must maintain a professional attitude with respect to dignity, privacy, and safety of patients.The Surgical Assistant must possess the ability to only function within the limits of his / her ability, within the scope of his / her professional license, and within the policies of the facility in which they are working.
About American Medical Staffing
American Medical Staffing is a staffing agency headquartered in Baltimore, MD. Our goal is to CREATE an extraordinary experience for our health care professionals. Our roots are nurse owned and operated so we know what clinicians want - lots of options, a smooth and informed placement process, competitive and accurate pay, great customer service and responsiveness to requests, and advocacy when there is an issue. When AMS was founded in 2001, we started our company with a mission to be a better agency than our competitors. We have always put a heavy emphasis into what is best for our employees, not necessarily just our clients or our company. You are not an expense as you may be to a hospital; you are an asset. We take employee advocacy seriously; you are not just a number to us. The end result is that you don`t work for us; we work for you. Since starting in Baltimore, MD, we continue to grow throughout the country. Check out our industry leading reviews on Google and Indeed to see how much our clinicians enjoy working with us!
AMS offers an of benefits for any employee working 30 hours or more! Those eligible employees who choose to participate will pay the premiums with deductions from their pre-tax earnings.
We offer a complete benefits package including Health Insurance, 401K with up to 2% match, Life, Vision, and Dental.
From health and wellness support, financial or legal needs, or help with life's everyday challenges, our Employee Assistance Program provides you with resources, services and discounts to help you manage your unique concerns and save time, energy and money.
We also offer additional Employee Perks that you can enjoy as an AMS employee :
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