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Responsibilities

The Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA):

• first assists the surgeon/physician in the performance of surgical procedures

• 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.

• possesses a working knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique, and perioperative policies and procedural guidelines.

• must have knowledge of surgical procedures and the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon.

• will work in a multi-specialty perioperative setting that includes general surgery, orthopedic surgery, spinal surgery, ENT/radical neck surgery, gynecological surgery, and urology surgery.

Qualifications

Graduate of a Surgical Assistant program or equivalent surgical assistant training.

Certified as a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) through the National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) or as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

Relevant operating room experience or training within the past 3 years is preferred.

Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$34.91 - $52.39 / hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

64

Schedule Details

Monday through Friday day and evening shifts. Weekday On Call Rotation with a required 30 minute response time. This position will be required to cross-cover to Cannon Falls and Lake City if needed.

Weekend Schedule

Weekend and holiday call rotation with a required 30 minute response time.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

Recruiter

Elizabeth Brownewell

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.