Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - Operating Room

Olmsted Medical Group; Rochester, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus ($5,000)

Job summary

Olmsted Medical Group in Rochester, MN is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) for the Operating Room on a 0.8 FTE day shift.

You will provide visualization of the operative site, assist with hemostasis and wound closure, and help position the patient. BLS within 90 days of hire is required; a $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP Surgical First Assistant program.
• Current CSA or CSFA certification.
• OR experience or training within last 3 years preferred.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and perioperative policies.

Responsibilities

• Provides visualization of the operative site.
• Assists with hemostasis using appropriate techniques.
• Assists with closure of body planes.
• Prepares skin for procedure and positions patient.
• Anticipates surgeon needs and supports volume replacement as needed.
• Maintains ongoing self-development and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aseptic technique

OR positioning

Team collaboration

Education

CAAHEP Surgical First Assistant program

CSFA or CSA certification

Job description

Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - Operating Room

Job Category: Prof/Tech

Requisition Number: CERTI003643

Locations

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Description

0.8 FTE - Day Shifts $5,000.00 Sign on Bonus with work commitment

Starting wage - $37.14 - $55.71 (based on experience)

Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on experience.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) Surgical First Assistant program
• Current certification as a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)
• Operating Room experience or training within the last three years preferred
• Knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique and perioperative policies and procedural guidelines
• BLS certified within 90 days of hire

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides visualization of the operative site.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques in closure of body planes.
• Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings.
• Provides assistance in securing drainage system to tissue.
• Participates in volume replacement or auto transfusion techniques as appropriate.
• Assists with positioning the patient.
• Prepares the skin for procedure.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
• Maintains ongoing self-development.
• Other duties as assigned.

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