Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - Operating Room

Olmsted Medical Center•Rochester, MN

18h•$35 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) in the Operating Room. It is a 0.6 FTE role with variable shifts. The starting wage ranges from $35.01 to $43.77 per hour, based on experience. Offers for external candidates are typically made between the minimum and midpoint of this range.

Requirements

Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) Surgical First Assistant program
Current certification as a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)
Knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique and perioperative policies and procedural guidelines
BLS certified within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Operating Room experience or training within the last three years preferred

Responsibilities

Provides visualization of the operative site.
Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis.
Utilizes appropriate techniques in closure of body planes.
Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings.
Provides assistance in securing drainage system to tissue.
Participates in volume replacement or auto transfusion techniques as appropriate.
Assists with positioning the patient.
Prepares the skin for procedure.
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
Maintains confidentiality.
Maintains ongoing self-development.
Other duties as assigned.