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Mayo Clinic · 1 day ago

Certified Surgical Assistant - up to $15,000 Hire Incentive - CSA

Rochester, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$37.95/hr - $56.95/hr

1+ years exp

Mayo Clinic is a top-ranked healthcare provider dedicated to patient care and employee support. They are seeking a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) who will assist surgeons in a variety of surgical procedures, requiring knowledge of surgical anatomy and skills in aseptic technique and instrumentation.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHospitalMedicalWellness

No H1B

Responsibilities

The Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) first assists the surgeon/physician in the performance of surgical procedures

The CSA has an understanding of human surgical anatomy; has developed surgical skills such as suturing, the proper use of surgical instrumentation, and proper positioning of surgical patients

The CSA possesses a working knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique, and perioperative policies and procedural guidelines

The CSA must have knowledge of surgical procedures and the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon

The CSA will work in a multi-specialty perioperative setting that includes general surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurological surgery, spinal surgery, ENT/radical neck surgery, gynecological surgery, urology surgery, cardiovascular surgery, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, trauma surgery, plastic surgery, transplant surgery, colon-rectal surgery, and pediatric surgery

Qualification

Certified Surgical AssistantSurgical skillsAseptic techniqueHuman surgical anatomyPerioperative policiesBasic Life SupportCommunication skillsTeamworkAdaptability

Required

Graduate of a Surgical Assistant program or equivalent surgical assistant training

Currently certified as a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) through the National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) or as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Must have and maintain current certification as Certified Surgical Assistant with the National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) or Certified Surgical First Assistant with National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Maintains Basic Life Support certification

BLS (Basic Life Support) must be valid for 90 days post start date; acceptable certifications include: American Heart Association (AHA)/ Heartcode® BLS, Military Training Network, Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers)