Certified Surgical Assistant
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Job Location:
Mankato, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
Qualifications
Graduate of a Surgical Assistant program or equivalent surgical assistant training. Currently certified as a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) through the National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) or as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Relevant operating room experience or training within the past 3 years is 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 have and maintain current certification as Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) with the National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) with National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Key Skills
- Aseptic Technique
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Basic Life Support
- Computer Skills
- Physiology Knowledge
- Military Experience
- Suturing
- Medical Terminology
- Sterile Processing
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