Certified Surgical Assistant - Operating Room - CSA

Mayo Clinic • Eau Claire, WI

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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; 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

• 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).
• Relevant operating room experience or training within the past 3 years is preferred.
• Must have and maintain current certification as Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) with the National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) with National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• Maintain current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon/physician in the performance of surgical procedures.
• Demonstrate understanding of human surgical anatomy.
• Develop surgical skills such as suturing and proper use of surgical instrumentation.
• Ensure proper positioning of surgical patients.
• Maintain knowledge of aseptic technique and perioperative policies.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon during procedures.
• Adapt to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of people in a direct, empathetic, and articulate manner.
• Demonstrate patient-centered and customer-focused communication skills.
• Work independently and as a team member with minimal supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed