Surgical Assistant - Travel - MN​/WI

Duties

• Assist the surgeon/physician in the performance of surgical procedures.
• Understand human surgical anatomy and develop surgical skills such as suturing, proper use of surgical instrumentation, and proper positioning of surgical patients.
• Possess a working knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique and perioperative policies and procedural guidelines.
• Have knowledge of surgical procedures and the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon.
• Work in a multi-specialty perioperative setting including 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.

• Certification 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) is preferred.
• Adaptability to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting.
• Proven ability to communicate with a variety of people in a direct, empathetic, and articulate manner.
• Demonstrate patient‑centered and customer‑focused communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member with minimal supervision.

• Graduate of a Surgical Assistant Program with relevant operating room experience within the past 3 years.
• Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs:
  American Heart Association or client.
• For travelers, BLS and CSA or CSFA certification is required.