Travel Surgical Technologist - $2,310 per week

Company: Mayo Clinic - 201 West Center Street
Location: Rochester
Posted on: October 11, 2024

Job Description:

• Certification 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.
• Required - BLS and CSA or CSFA
• Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • 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
    • Graduate of a Surgical Assistant Program with relevant operating room experience within the past 3 years
      • 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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