Certified Surgical Assistant - CSA

Mayo Clinic • Austin, MN

80d

About The Position

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 and 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. They must have knowledge of surgical procedures and the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon. The position will work in a multi-specialty perioperative setting.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Surgical Assistant program or equivalent surgical assistant training.
• Relevant operating room experience or training within the past 3 years.
• Current certification as Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) with the NCCSA or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) with NBSTSA.
• Maintain current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon/physician in surgical procedures.
• Demonstrate understanding of human surgical anatomy.
• Perform surgical skills such as suturing and proper use of surgical instrumentation.
• Position surgical patients correctly.
• Maintain knowledge of aseptic technique and perioperative policies.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon during procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree