Certified Surgical Assistant — First Assist in Advanced Procedures

Mayo Clinic; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance (up to $10,000)

Pension plan with 403(b) employer copy

Flexible medical, dental, vision, HSA,

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Minnesota is seeking a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) to support surgeons in a multi-specialty perioperative setting. You will assist in procedures, maintain aseptic technique, and anticipate the needs of the surgical team.

The role requires graduation from a Surgical Assistant program, current CSA or CSFA certification, and OR experience; on-site, full-time schedule with on-call rotations, competitive hourly pay, and comprehensive benefits.

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.
• Current certification as Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) or CSFA with NBSTSA/ NCCSA.

Responsibilities

• First assists the surgeon/physician in the performance of surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates surgical anatomy knowledge and develops suturing and instrument handling skills.
• Maintains aseptic technique and adheres to perioperative policies and guidelines.
• Understands surgical procedures and anticipates the surgeon's needs.
• Works in a multi-specialty perioperative setting.

Skills

Suturing

Aseptic technique

Surgical instrumentation

OR knowledge

Education

Surgical Assistant program

CSA certification training

Job description

Mayo Clinic in Minnesota is seeking a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) to support surgeons in a multi-specialty perioperative setting. You will assist in procedures, maintain aseptic technique, and anticipate the needs of the surgical team.

The role requires graduation from a Surgical Assistant program, current CSA or CSFA certification, and OR experience; on-site, full-time schedule with on-call rotations, competitive hourly pay, and comprehensive benefits.