Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - Owatonna Ambulatory Surgical Center

Olmsted Medical Group; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Olmsted Medical Group in Owatonna, MN, is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) for 0.6 FTE day/evening shifts. The role includes assisting in the operating room, maintaining asepsis, and supporting the surgical team.

Starting wage range is $37.14 to $55.71 per hour, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus contingent on employment commitment. External candidates are offered within the stated range based on experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP Surgical Assistant program or NSAA-approved Mayo Clinic Program
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) via NBSTSA or NCCSA
• OR experience or training within past 3 years preferred
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Provides visualization of the operative site.
• Assists with hemostasis and closure of body planes.
• Positions patient and prepares skin as needed.
• Works as a scrub tech when required.
• Maintains sterile technique and communicates with team.
• Performs instrumentation handling during procedures.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Team communication

Education

CAAHEP Surgical Assistant program

NBSTSA/NCCSA certification

Job description

Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - Owatonna Ambulatory Surgical Center

Job Category: Prof/Tech

Requisition Number: CERTI003743

• Posted : August 20, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Owatonna, MN 55060, USA

Description

0.6 FTE- Day/Evening 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 Assistant program or NSAA-approved Mayo Clinic Program
• Certified as a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA)
• Previous operating room experience or training within the past 3 years preferred
• 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.
• May prepare the skin for procedure (shave and prep).
• May act as a scrub technician per staffing needs.
• May retrieve patients from pre-operative area.
• Demonstrates open communication; team oriented.
• Maintains ongoing self-development.
• Acts in a professional manner.
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling instruments and pans throughout the sterilization process.
• Performs repetitive motions throughout shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

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