Certified Surgical Assistant CSA
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - 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.
- 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.
- possesses a working knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique and perioperative policies and procedural guidelines.
- must have knowledge of surgical procedures and the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon.
- will work in a multi-specialty perioperative setting.
Qualifications
Graduate of a Surgical Assistant program or equivalent surgical assistant training.
Relevant operating room experience or training within the past 3 years is preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
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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