Overview

The Certified Surgical Assistant functions as an integral part of the perioperative team as the assistant to the surgeon. Also functions when required as the first or second surgical technician or second circulator under the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN).

***This role qualifies for a sign-on bonus and relocation is moving 50+ miles!!!!

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to maintain a sterile environment. Demonstrates competency in select technical and psychomotor skills, judgment and appropriate knowledge base. Provides age specific care to obstetrical patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the department.

Assists in organization and coordination of supplies and equipment to maintain an efficient and cost effective department.

Maintains a safe environment for patients, co-workers and self. Demonstrates awareness of and adherence to safety and legal requirements established at the hospital and unit level and established policies and procedures.

Applies knowledge of normal and pathologic anatomy and physiology.

Performs scrubbing duties as needed.

Performs preceptor duties.

Charges for equipment and supplies.

Assists in room turnover.

Assists with supply ordering, inventory control, and supply chain management as necessary.

Collaborates with surgeons and OR team to ensure needed trays, instrumentation, and supplies are ready for each procedure.

Participates in Quality Assessment / Performance Improvement and Infection Control Committee's as needed.

Department Specific Job Function

Applies principals of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to maintain a sterile environment.

Demonstrates competency in skills, judgement and knowledge base.

Provides care to patients in accordance with established policies and procedures in the department.

Assist in organization and coordination of supplies and equipment to maintain an efficient and cost effective department.

Perform scrub duties as needed and assist with room turnover.

Collaborates with surgeon and OR team to ensure needed trays, instrumentation and supplies are available for each procedure.

Qualifications

Education Level

Field of Study

Associate's Degree

Surgical Technology

Licenses/Certifications

Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA)

Or

Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) Exempt - In role prior to 3/13/22 with training/experience - Exempt/Not Required

Or

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Experience

Length of Experience

Surgical assisting training in at least five major services

3+ years

Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $31.85per hour - $54.78per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.