Certified Surgical Assistant - CSA

Mayo Clinic • Mankato, MN

49d • $39 - $58 • Onsite

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).
• 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).
• Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Adapts to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting.
• Proven ability to communicate with a variety of people in a direct, empathetic, and articulate manner.
• Demonstrates patient-centered and customer focused communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant operating room experience or training within the past 3 years is preferred.

Responsibilities

• First assist the surgeon/physician in the performance of surgical procedures.
• Understand human surgical anatomy.
• Utilize surgical skills such as suturing.
• Properly use surgical instrumentation.
• Properly position surgical patients.
• Apply principles of aseptic technique.
• Adhere to perioperative policies and procedural guidelines.
• Possess knowledge of surgical procedures.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon.
• Work in a multi-specialty perioperative setting.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
• 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree