Mayo Clinic·Mankato, Kansas
The Certified Surgical Assistant first assists surgeons in performing a wide variety of multi-specialty surgical procedures. Responsibilities include anticipating surgeon needs, maintaining aseptic techniques, and ensuring proper patient positioning.
The Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) first assists the surgeon/physician in the performance of surgical procedures.
The CSA has an understanding of human surgical anatomy; has developed surgical skills such as suturing, the proper use of surgical instrumentation, and proper positioning of surgical patients.
The CSA possesses a working knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique, and perioperative policies and procedural guidelines.
The CSA must have knowledge of surgical procedures and the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon.
The CSA will work in a multi-specialty perioperative setting that includes 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, transplant surgery, colon-rectal surgery, and pediatric surgery.
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Candidates must be graduates of a Surgical Assistant program and hold current CSA or CSFA certification. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and recent operating room experience are also required or preferred.
Market context
Dental assistant roles in Kansas often reflect steady demand in general and specialty practices, especially for candidates who can move between chairside support and front-desk or recordkeeping tasks. These positions are competitive because employers look for reliable clinical skills, comfort with computers, and the ability to give clear postoperative instructions while assisting hygienists and dentists. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original posting for any state-specific duties or scheduling details before applying.
