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Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 30, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a travel Surgical First Assistant (CST FA) with at least 2 years of open heart and endoscopic vein harvest experience for a hospital CVOR position in Salt Lake City, UT.
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Hospital CVOR setting with 2.5 operating rooms dedicated to cardiac surgery
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Unit specializes in cardiac procedures including CABG, valve repair/replacement, TAVR, open and endoscopic aortic repair, and thoracic surgery
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Endoscopic vein harvesting performed utilizing Terumo or Maquet 6 Pro systems
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Shift hours are 7:00 AM–5:00 PM on a 36-hour weekly schedule
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On-call required every third weekday and every third weekend
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Float to the main OR may be required
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13-week contract
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Minimum 2 years of independent endoscopic vein harvest experience using Terumo or Maquet 6 Pro
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Minimum 2 years of open heart surgical first assist experience
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CSFA, CFA, or SA-C certification required
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BLS certification from AHA or ARC required (must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
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Active CST certification required; state license required if applicable
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US SSN and DOB required for consideration
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Must have active experience within the last 6 months in this specialty
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible
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Assist as first assistant during open heart and endoscopic cardiovascular surgical procedures
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Perform independent endoscopic vein harvesting using Terumo or Maquet 6 Pro systems
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Scrubs and attire are provided by the facility
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One professional reference is required (two references required for candidates from Florida or Missouri)
