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Corewell Health·Trenton, Michigan
Certified Surgical Assistant
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The Certified Surgical Assistant works under the direct supervision of the operating surgeon to assist in the performance of approved surgical procedures. They provide support within a Level II trauma center environment across various medical specialties.
Corewell Health is offering up to $10,000 as a sign on bonus for this opportunity!
About Trenton Hospital This Magnet®-designated facility provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for its patients and is one of four recipients of the Truven Health Advantage Award in the category of Health and Clinical Outcomes.
It is home to nine university affiliated residency programs.
Here, you will find a Level II trauma center that is a nationally recognized heart, vascular and pulmonary specialties along with other specialties like orthopedics, neurosurgery, and women’s health.
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 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
Candidates must have completed a Surgical Tech First Assistant or Certified Surgical Assistant program and hold relevant certifications such as CSA, CSFA, or SA-C. A minimum of 2 years of relevant surgical assisting experience is required.
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