Travel Certified Surgical Technologist - $2,389 per week

Company: Mayo Clinic - 201 West Center Street
Location: Rochester
Posted on: January 24, 2025

Job Description:

• Certification Details
• BLS
  • Job Details
  • Position Overview: 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
    • 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 one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
      • Additional Details
      • 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.
      • 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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