Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - Operating Room

Job Description 0.7 FTE - Rotating ShiftsStarting Pay - $35.01 - $43.77 (Based on Experience)Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on experience.At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceBasic Life InsuranceTuition ReimbursementEmployer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term DisabilityAdoption Assistance PlanQualifications:Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) Surgical Assistant program or NSAA-approved Mayo Clinic ProgramCertified 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 preferredBLS certified within 90 days of hireJob 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 insert bladder catheter.May act as a scrub technician per staffing needs.May retrieve patients from pre-operative areaDemonstrates open communication; team oriented.Maintains confidentiality.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.