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Mayo Clinic

Certified Surgical Assistant - MCSHS SA Students

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $37.95 - $56.95
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Retirement Plan
competitive compensation

Job Description

Mayo Clinic is a globally recognized nonprofit medical practice and research group headquartered in Rochester, Minnesota, with additional campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, as well as numerous Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities and international locations. Mayo Clinic is highly esteemed for its patient-first philosophy and commitment to comprehensive, high-quality healthcare. It is ranked top in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. The organization's mission underscores everything it does: to provide the best care to every patient by investing deeply in research, education, and dedicated healthcare professionals.

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Job Requirements

  • Graduate of a Surgical Assistant program or equivalent surgical assistant training
  • Current certification as Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)
  • Maintains Basic Life Support certification
  • Relevant operating room experience or training within the past 3 years preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and empathetically
  • Ability to adapt to unpredictable perioperative environments
  • Eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship

Job Qualifications

  • Graduate of a Surgical Assistant program or equivalent training
  • Currently certified as a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)
  • Relevant operating room experience or recent training preferred
  • Ability to adapt to unpredictable perioperative situations
  • Proven communication skills with patients and healthcare team
  • Demonstrates patient-centered and customer-focused communication
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Maintains current Basic Life Support certification

Job Duties

  • First assist the surgeon/physician in surgical procedures
  • Understand human surgical anatomy
  • Develop and apply surgical skills such as suturing and use of surgical instruments
  • Ensure proper positioning of surgical patients
  • Maintain aseptic technique and adhere to perioperative policies and procedural guidelines
  • Anticipate the needs of the surgeon during surgery
  • Work across multiple surgical specialties including general, orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular, and pediatric surgery

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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