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Certified Surgical Assistant - Toledo Hospital - Cardiac Surgery

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#ACLS #Healthcare #Surgery #BCLS #Pharmacology #Anatomy #Sepsis #Physiology #NCCSA #NSAA

Quick overview

The Certified Surgical Assistant works with the primary surgeon to assess, plan, and implement patient care during surgical procedures. They also assist with patient transport, equipment preparation, wound closure, and surgical site marking.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have graduated from an NSAA and NCCSA approved program and successfully passed the NCCSA credentialing exam. Proficiency in surgical anatomy, instrumentation, and infection control is required, along with BCLS certification.

professional certificateACLSAnatomyPhysiologyPharmacologyPatient careBCLSInfection controlEye-hand coordinationPatient positioningClinical documentationSurgical instrumentationSurgical assistanceSterile techniqueSepsis management

Job description

Location

Toledo
Hospital
Department:
Surgery
Weekly
Hours: 40
Status:
Full time
Shift:
Days (United
States of
America)
Job
Summary: As a Certified Surgical Assistant, you will work with the primary Surgeon to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care delivered to patients of all ages undergoing surgery. You will assist with patient transport, positioning and help anesthesia personnel during induction and post-procedure transport to PACU or ICU. You will ensure the proper equipment selection and placement of x-rays, drainage tubes and surgical devices needed for surgery. You will also help with closing wound layers, marking surgical sites and participating in follow-up rounds. The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.
Job
Requirements
Education: Graduated from a program approved by the NSAA (National Surgical Assistant Association), and The NCCSA (National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants).

Skills

Excellent motor, eye-hand coordination, and manipulative skills. Ability to implement a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent plan of care in collaboration with the primary surgeon meeting the distinct requirements of the patient's age and physical needs. Possesses technical and clinical skills and knowledge required of the specific clinical specialty in which they are engaged. Knowledge of sepsis and infection control. Knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment / the ability to assemble necessary supplies, equipment, and instrumentation for expected surgical procedures based on patient's age and physical needs. Knowledge of blood and body fluid precautions. Knowledge of surgical positions and positioning devices. Ability to establish priorities to meet changing needs of patient. In-depth knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology related to surgical patients and procedures. Working knowledge of Pharmacology related to surgical drugs and their administration.
Years of
Experience: No prior work experience is required, provided that the Non-Physician Surgical Assistant (CSA) has been actively engaged in his/her clinical education program immediately (within 3 months) prior to application for medical staff privileges.

Certified Surgical Assistant - Toledo Hospital - Cardiac Surgery

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