Surgical Assistant - Operating Room
Surgical Assistant - Operating Room
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Job Description
The Surgical Assistant (SA) first assists the surgeon/physician in the performance of surgical procedures. The SA 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 SA possesses a working knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique and perioperative policies and procedural guidelines. The SA must have knowledge of surgical procedures and the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon. The SA 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 colon-rectal surgery and pediatric surgery.
Qualifications
Graduate of a Surgical Assistant Program with relevant operating room experience within the past 3 years OR
Mayo Clinic Surgical Assistants hired prior to 10/1/2019 will be considered if a graduate of a school of practical nursing or graduate of a surgical technician program with 1 or more years of experience in a Surgical Assistant or equivalent role within the past 3 as a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) through the National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) or as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred.
Adapts to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting. Proven ability to communicate with a variety of people in a direct empathetic and articulate manner. Demonstrates patient-centered and customer focused communication skills. Ability to work independently and as a team member with minimal supervision.
Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Mayo Clinic Surgical Assistants hired prior to 10/1/2019 must have and maintain an active LPN license by applicable state requirements if relevant.
Employment Type
Full-Time
