Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) – Operating Room

Description PRN – Day Shifts Qualifications: Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) Surgical First Assistant program Current certification as a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) Operating Room experience or training within the last three years preferred Knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique and perioperative policies and procedural guidelines BLS certified within 90 days of hire Job 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. Prepares the skin for procedure. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Maintains confidentiality. Maintains ongoing self-development. Other duties as assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Olmsted Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.