Travel Certified Surgical First Assistant Job at LanceSoft, Ketchikan, AK

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  • LanceSoft
  • Ketchikan, AK

Job Description

Job Description

LanceSoft is seeking a travel Surgical First Assistant for a travel job in Ketchikan, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Surgical First Assistant
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Start Date: 10/20/2025
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Requirements:

  • Start Date: ASAP (within 4 weeks of offer)
  • Experience Required: 2 years
  • Required Certifications: BLS, CFA (CSFA or SA-C accepted in lieu of CFA)
  • Preferred Certification: CST
  • Shift: 3x12s Days
  • Call: Yes — every 3rd–4th night; every 2nd–3rd weekend

Facility Vaccine Guidelines

  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Required (medical/religious exemptions only)
  • Flu Vaccine: Required (no exemptions)
Skills

Gynecology

  • Abdominal hysterectomy
  • Anterior/Posterior Repair (Colporrhaphy)
  • Bilateral tubal ligation
  • C-sections
  • Dilation & Curettage
  • Laparoscopic-assisted gynecological procedures
  • Tuboplasty
  • Vaginal hysterectomy

Plastics

  • Abdominoplasty
  • Breast augmentation*

Work Settings

  • Acute Inpatient OR
  • Outpatient OR
  • Pedi OR*
  • Trauma

ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat)

  • Adenoidectomy*
  • Endoscopic ENT procedures
  • Laparoscopic-assisted cases
  • Radical neck dissection
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Tracheostomy

Trauma

  • Amputations
  • Gunshot/stab wounds
  • MVA (multiple injuries)

Podiatry

  • Ankle fusion
  • Bunionectomy

General Surgery

  • Appendectomy
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Colon resection
  • Hernia repair (inguinal/umbilical)
  • Laparoscopic-assisted procedures
  • Thyroidectomy (partial/total)

Orthopedic

  • Arthroscopy (knee, shoulder, wrist)
  • Closed reduction of fractures
  • Laminectomy/discectomy
  • Laparoscopic-assisted cases
  • ORIF (shoulder, hip, humerus)
  • Spinal fusion
  • Total hip replacement
  • Total knee replacement

Urology

  • Cystoscopy
  • Laparoscopic-assisted cases
  • Nephrectomy
  • Prostatectomy
  • TURP

Thoracic

  • Thoracotomy*
Professional Knowledge & Skills
  • Aseptic technique
  • Instrument processing*
  • Isolation precautions
  • Laser safety
  • Sterilization/disinfection*

Endoscopic Procedures

  • Bronchoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • EGD
  • Laparoscopic-assisted cases
  • PEG tube placement/exchange

Equipment/Instrumentation/Supplies

  • Case cart
  • Crash cart*
  • Drills (multiple types)
  • Electrosurgical units
  • Fiber optic light sources/cords

Surgical First Assist Skills

  • Starting peripheral IVs*
  • Suturing all wound layers, including muscle and fascia
  • Tying/ligating clamped vessels or tissues
  • Wound dressing (liquid or spray occlusive)

PJ -HC (3020123)

About LanceSoft

Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.

Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • Medical benefits

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Permanent employment, Temporary work, Long term contract, Work at office, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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