Certified Surgical Assistant South University
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Job Summary
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Salary Range: $26.50 - $36.00$15000 sign-on bonus for a 2-year work commitment available to eligible applicants.Union Position:
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Come work in a fun environment where there everyone works great together. You will work along side a surgeon to assist them in the operating room doing WALANTs procedures in the clinic space. Learn how to put on splints that are removable nonremovable splints putting casts on and taking them off putting in orders which include xrays EMG etc along with drawing up medications for providers taking out post surgical stitches rooming patient and seeing them from pre-operative steps intra operatively and post-operatively along with helping patients on their clinic plan of care even if they dont require surgery.Summary
Assists operating surgeons in carrying out technical surgical procedures in accordance with applicable safety laws and regulations.Job Description
Assists operating surgeons with intra-operative procedures like homeostasis exposure closure and other intraoperative technical functions that assist the surgeon in carrying out a safe procedure with optimal results for the patient. Develops specialized preoperative plans in coordination with appropriate surgeons and health team members. Prepares surgical tools and equipment takes preventative measures to ensure applicable health and safety regulations are satisfied and assist with patient positioning when necessary. Administers preoperative medications and reports the responses of patients to assigned surgeons and anesthesiologists.Qualifications
Appropriate education level required in accordance with the state certification and/or licensure including appropriate accreditation programs and agencies.
Required to meet one of the following criteria:
1. Eligibility to sit for the certification of Surgical Assistant exam.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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Key Skills
- Aseptic Technique
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Basic Life Support
- Computer Skills
- Physiology Knowledge
- Military Experience
- Suturing
- Medical Terminology
- Sterile Processing
About Company
Sanford Health is the largest medical facility in the Fargo, ND and Sioux Falls, SD regions, dedicated to the work of healing. We partner with communities to bring health and healing to the people who live and work across our region.
