Certified Surgical Assistant

Corewell Health • Dearborn, MI

24d • Onsite

About The Position

About this unit Twenty-five operating rooms perform a vast variety of operative procedures/surgical specialties including Trauma and Open-Heart Surgery Programs. The department provides elective and emergency surgery Monday - Sunday, 24 hours per day. Rotating call, holiday, and weekend assignments. About Dearborn Hospital Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10 Hospitals” in Michigan, this major teaching and research hospital has been advancing care since 1953. It is a Level II trauma center and has been recognized for clinical excellence and innovation in the fields of orthopedics, neurosciences, women’s health, heart & vascular, and cancer care. Scope of work The Certified Surgical Assistant assists the surgeon in the performance of approved surgical procedures, and who works under the direct supervision of and by the request of the operating surgeon.

Requirements

• High school diploma Required
• Completion of a Surgical Tech First Assistant or Certified Surgical Assistant Program Required
• Must receive certification as a Certified Surgical Assistant Certification (CSA) through the NCCSA, or Certified Surgical First Assistant Certification (CSFA) through the NBSTSA Upon Hire Required
• 2 years of relevant experience
• Certified (CSFA) – NBSTSA National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Upon Hire Required
• Certified (CSA) – NCCSA National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants Upon Hire Required
• Certified (SA-C) – ABSA America Board Surgical Assistant Upon Hire Required
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or equivalent Preferred. Required years of relevant experience in lieu of associate’s degree may be considered
• Surgical assisting experience Preferred
• Certified (CST) – AST Association of Surgical Technologist Preferred
• Certified (CST) – NBSTSA National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Preferred
• AHA ACLS Adv Cardiovascular Life Support Upon Hire Preferred

Responsibilities

• The Certified Surgical Assistant assists the surgeon in the performance of approved surgical procedures, and who works under the direct supervision of and by the request of the operating surgeon.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees