Certified Surgical Assistant - CSA

Mayo Clinic•Mankato, KS

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

Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) certification.
Understanding of human surgical anatomy.
Surgical skills such as suturing.
Knowledge of proper use of surgical instrumentation.
Knowledge of proper positioning of surgical patients.
Working knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique.
Knowledge of perioperative policies and procedural guidelines.
Knowledge of surgical procedures.
Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon.

Responsibilities

First assists the surgeon/physician in the performance of surgical procedures.
Utilizes understanding of human surgical anatomy.
Applies developed surgical skills such as suturing.
Demonstrates proper use of surgical instrumentation.
Performs proper positioning of surgical patients.
Applies working knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique.
Adheres to perioperative policies and procedural guidelines.
Possesses knowledge of surgical procedures.
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon.

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)
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.
Continuing education and advancement opportunities.