Certified Surgical Assistant — Perioperative Specialist

Mayo Clinic; Pine Island (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental coverage Delta Dental

Vision plan

HSA and FSAs

Competitive retirement package

Job summary

The Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) first assists the surgeon 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.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Assistant program or equivalent surgical assistant training.
• Currently certified as a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) through NSAA or as a CSFA through NBSTSA.
• Relevant operating room experience or training within the past 3 years is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon in perioperative procedures and anticipate needs.
• Handle suturing and use of surgical instrumentation.
• Maintain aseptic technique and follow perioperative policies and guidelines.
• Work in a multi-specialty perioperative setting across listed surgical areas.

Skills

Suturing

Operative skills

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Education

Surgical Assistant program

Tools

NSAA Certification

NBSTSA Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

The Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) first assists the surgeon 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.