Job Description
MARS Solutions Group is seeking a travel Surgical First Assistant for a travel job in Weston, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Surgical First Assistant
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 08/11/2025
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
MARS Solutions Group is seeking an experienced OR Tech First Assistant for a client in Weston, WI 54476. Our client is a well-known and highly respected health care company seeking bright, tech-savvy talent. Join a strong, innovative, and growing team with impressive employee perks.
Shift: Weston, WI 54476
Description:
OR Tech First Assistant
Orthopedics, clinic, and ortho OR
13 weeks
40HPW, 5x8hr Days 0630-1700
Might be asked to stay later as needed
Required: Minimum 2 years of experience in a first assist surgical capacity, BLS, Vocational/technical graduate of a surgical technologist program. CEU's needed to maintain certification.
Preferred: NBSTSA
1st time travelers accepted
Will be utilized as a second assist
Candidate must be flexible
Majority of caseload is adults and geriatrics - May receive peds and adolescents (Examples: casting, seeing a patient in the office)
Total shoulders, triaging problems, surgical draping, dressing changes, suture removal, and answering patient questions required.
Additional skills desired: Patient positioning, clinical orders, casting & splinting
Certifications
BLS, NBSTSA*
Skills: Skills marked with * are preferred
Trauma
Amputations*
Surgical First Assist Skills
Apply tourniquet as ordered
Assist to secure drainage system to tissue
Clamping/cauterizing vessels or tissues
Counting sponges & related items with circulating nurse*
Cut Tissue*
Digital manipulation of tissue
Direct digital pressure*
Manipulation of surgical materials (loops, tags)
Suctioning, irrigation, sponging
Suturing all wound layers including muscle and fascia*
Tying/ligating clamped vessels or tissues
Wound dressing; liquid or spray occlusive
Orthopedic
Arthroscopy knee, shoulder, wrist
Closed reduction of fractures
ORIF shoulder, hip, humerus
Total hip replacement
Total knee replacement
Professional Knowledge and Skills
Aseptic Technique
Instrument Processing*
Isolation Precautions*
Sterilization/Disinfection
Podiatry
Bunionectomy*
Equipment/ Instrumentation/Supplies
Crash Cart*
Drills (multiple types)
Electrosurgical units
Surgery Cases
Ortho
Ortho/Total joints
Podiatry*
Robotics
Orthopedic robotic surgery*
Work Settings
Outpatient OR
Physician’s office
Additional Skills
Total shoulders, triaging problems, questions
surgical draping, dressing changes, suture removal
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About MARS Solutions Group
At MARS Healthcare, we redefine excellence in healthcare staffing solutions.
Our unique culture prioritizes work-life balance and integration of productivity
and enjoyment in the workplace. We empower our team members to excel in
their strengths, foster innovation, and shape the future of healthcare
consulting. With our unwavering commitment to support and growth, we’re
setting industry standards and making a difference in the healthcare staffing
industry.
Benefits
- Employee assistance programs
- Continuing Education
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits