Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - Operating Room- PRN

Olmsted Medical Center; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Olmsted Medical Center seeks a Certified Surgical Assistant to join the operating room team as a PRN FTE with variable shifts in Rochester, MN. The role focuses on assisting surgeons, maintaining aseptic technique, and supporting patient safety throughout procedures.

This position requires graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited program, current CSA/CSFA certification, OR experience preferred, and BLS within 90 days. Compensation includes starting wages and shift-based pay.

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 aseptic technique and perioperative policies and procedural guidelines.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides visualization of the operative site.
• Assists with hemostasis using appropriate techniques.
• Applies closure of body planes with proper techniques.
• 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 confidentiality and ongoing self-development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CSA/CSFA

Aseptic technique

OR experience

BLS within 90 days

Perioperative policies

Education

CAAHEP Surgical First Assistant program

Job description

Job Duties

PRN FTE- Variable Shifts

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 confidentiality.


• Maintains ongoing self-development.


• Other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Olmsted Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

3 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55904

Job Type

Part Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

CERTI003728

Job Benefits

Not specified