Certified Surgical Assistant MCSHS SA Students
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Job Location:
Rochester, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA of CSFA) 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.
At Mayo Clinic you will experience:
- The highest quality patient care by placing the needs of the patient first
- Competitive Compensation
- Potential relocation assistance of up to $10000 (taxable)
- Rare pension plan in addition to a 403(b) with employer match
- Flexible choice options for Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Qualifications
This position is open to current Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences SA students only.
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 preferred.
Additional Qualifications:
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.
License or Certification:
Must have and maintain current certification as Certified Surgical Assistant with the National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) or Certified Surgical First Assistant with National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Maintains Basic Life Support certification. The Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) first assists the surgeon/physician in the performance of surgical procedures.
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
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