Certified Surgical Assistant South Tower
Corewell Health·Royal Oak, Michigan
Corewell Health·Royal Oak, Michigan
The Certified Surgical Assistant assists surgeons in performing approved surgical procedures under direct supervision. The role involves working within multidisciplinary teams in a Level 1 Trauma Center focusing on Orthopedics and Neurosurgery.
Corewell Health is offering up to $10,000 as a sign on bonus for this opportunity!
About the unit 16 ORs comprised of multidisciplinary teams; consistently recognized by US News & World Report as national leaders in Orthopedics and Neurosurgery.
As a Level 1 Trauma Center, our dedicated team is expertly trained in the management of acute and urgent trauma as well as electively scheduled procedures for both the pediatric and adult populations.
We set a standard of excellence in Orthopedics and Neurosurgery with access to advanced technologies including Surgical Theatre, robotic assisted, endoscopic, and minimally invasive surgeries.
About Royal Oak Hospital Recognized by U.S.
News & World Report as the #2 hospital in Michigan and one of the top hospitals in the country.
It is a major academic and referral center with Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma designations.
The advanced capabilities and clinical expertise within this center have earned it Magnet designation four consecutive times and has the distinct honor of housing Michigan’s first Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence.
Scope of work The Certified Surgical Assistant assists the surgeon in the performance of approved surgical procedures, and who works under the direct supervision of and by the request of the operating surgeon.
High school diploma Required Associate’s Degree or equivalent Preferred. Required years of relevant experience in lieu of associate’s degree may be considered Completion of a Surgical Tech First Assistant or Certified Surgical Assistant Program Required Must receive certification as a Certified Surgical Assistant Certification (CSA) through the NCCSA, or Certified Surgical First Assistant Certification (CSFA) through the NBSTSA Upon Hire Required 2 years of relevant experience; Surgical assisting experience Preferred Certified (CST) – AST Association of Surgical Technologist Preferred Certified (CST) – NBSTSA National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Preferred Certified (CSFA) – NBSTSA National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Upon Hire Required Or At least one Certification from preferred list: Certified (CSA) – NCCSA National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants Upon Hire Required Or Certified (SA-C) – ABSA America Board Surgical Assistant Upon Hire Required AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Hire Required AHA ACLS Adv Cardiovascular Life Support Upon Hire Preferred
Requires a high school diploma and completion of a Surgical Tech First Assistant or Certified Surgical Assistant program. Must hold a valid CSA or CSFA certification and BLS certification upon hire.
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