Certified Surgical Assist North Tower
About The Position
The Certified Surgical Assistant assists the surgeon in performing approved surgical procedures under the operating surgeon’s direct supervision and at the surgeon’s request. The position is based in the North Tower operating room at Royal Oak Hospital, a Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center and major academic and referral center. The unit serves inpatient and outpatient cases across Urology, Gynecology, ENT, and OMFS, and operates a broad robotic surgery program. On-call and weekend requirements are shared among the team. The role has a rotating shift, variable workdays, and variable weekend frequency.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Completion of a Surgical Tech First Assistant or Certified Surgical Assistant program required.
- Certification as a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) through NCCSA, Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) through NBSTSA, or another listed qualifying certification is required upon hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or ARC required upon hire.
- At least one qualifying certification is required upon hire: CSFA through NBSTSA, CSA through NCCSA, or SA-C through ABSA.
- Associate’s degree or equivalent preferred; relevant years of experience in lieu of an associate’s degree may be considered.
- Two years of relevant experience preferred; surgical assisting experience is preferred.
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification through AST or NBSTSA preferred.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) through AHA preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or equivalent.
- Two years of relevant experience, including surgical assisting experience.
- CST certification through AST or NBSTSA.
- AHA ACLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist the surgeon in performing approved surgical procedures under the surgeon’s direct supervision and at the surgeon’s request.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory for restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
- Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings. Eligibility for benefits depends on employment type and status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
