Certified Surgical Assistant

Winona Health • Winona, MN

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Assistant provides specified services in the Operating Room and other patient care areas under the direction of the physician. This position must conform to both Surgery Department and Winona Health Policies and Procedures. This position functions on the surgical team and helps provide the best possible care to the patient during the intra-operative phase. The Surgical Assistant is knowledgeable and experienced with the principles of aseptic technique and demonstrates integrity in aseptic practice. They communicate with the physician and nursing staff in a clear and concise manner. They function effectively as a member of the surgical team by performing delegated assignments, demonstrating flexibility to adapt to sudden changes, and by exhibiting qualities of dependability. The Surgical Assistant attends staff meetings and all mandatory in-services. The Surgical Assistant is credentialed and provides First Assistant duties under the direction of a physician. These duties may include but are not limited to: suture and staple removal, cast applications, repair and removal of drains, sterile dressing application/dressing change, intra-operative wound retracting, clamp/ligate/cauterization of vessels, wound closure, suturing, or stapling. The Surgical Assistant assists with safe transportation of patients in and out of bed and from the bed to the cart. The Surgical Assistant is familiar with surgical positions and for which procedure each is used. The Surgical Assistant practices safe positioning techniques to prevent injury to the patient. Is constantly vigilant to the safety needs of patient, taking necessary precautions as Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly and removes from the patient care area to maintain a safe environment. Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical First Assisting
• Certified as a Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) by the National Board of Surgical Technology
• BLS Certification
• Verbalizes role in codes
• Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Patient Information Database (Cerner)

Responsibilities

• Provides specified services in the Operating Room and other patient care areas under the direction of the physician.
• Functions on the surgical team and helps provide the best possible care to the patient during the intra-operative phase.
• Demonstrates integrity in aseptic practice.
• Communicates with the physician and nursing staff in a clear and concise manner.
• Functions effectively as a member of the surgical team by performing delegated assignments, demonstrating flexibility to adapt to sudden changes, and by exhibiting qualities of dependability.
• Attends staff meetings and all mandatory in-services.
• Provides First Assistant duties under the direction of a physician.
• Assists with safe transportation of patients in and out of bed and from the bed to the cart.
• Is familiar with surgical positions and for which procedure each is used.
• Practices safe positioning techniques to prevent injury to the patient.
• Is constantly vigilant to the safety needs of patient, taking necessary precautions.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly and removes from the patient care area to maintain a safe environment.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives
• Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans
• Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being
• Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth
• Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed