Certified Surgical Assistant - MCSHS SA Students

Mayo Career Site US • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA of CSFA) 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.

Requirements

• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA of CSFA) certification
• Knowledge of surgical procedures
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon
• Understanding of human surgical anatomy
• Developed surgical skills such as suturing
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and perioperative policies

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon/physician in surgical procedures
• Understand human surgical anatomy
• Develop surgical skills such as suturing
• Properly use surgical instrumentation
• Position surgical patients correctly
• Apply principles of aseptic technique
• Follow perioperative policies and procedural guidelines
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon
• Work in a multi-specialty perioperative setting

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Potential relocation assistance of up to $10,000 (taxable)
• Rare pension plan in addition to a 403(b) with employer match
• Flexible choice options for Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees