Job Description

Certification Details

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA)
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)

Job Details

• The Surgical Assistant (SA) first assists the surgeon/physician in the performance of surgical procedures.
• The SA 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 SA possesses a working knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique, and perioperative policies and procedural guidelines.
• The SA must have knowledge of surgical procedures and the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon.
• The SA will work in a multi-specialty perioperative setting that includes general surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurological surgery, spinal surgery, ENT/radical neck surgery, gynecological surgery, urology surgery, cardiovascular surgery, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, trauma surgery, plastic surgery, colon-rectal surgery, and pediatric surgery.

Job Requirements

• Certified as a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) through the National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) or as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), preferred.
• Graduate of a Surgical Assistant Program with relevant operating room experience within the past 3 years.
• Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Required for travelers by start date - BLS and CSFA or CSA.

Additional Details

• Adapts to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting.
• Proven ability to communicate with a variety of people in a direct, empathetic, and articulate manner.
• Demonstrates patient-centered and customer focused communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member with minimal supervision.

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