Certified Surgical Assistant - CSA

The Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA):

• first assists the surgeon/physician in the performance of surgical procedures
• 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. 
• possesses a working knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique, and perioperative policies and procedural guidelines. 
• must have knowledge of surgical procedures and the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon. 
• will work in a multi-specialty perioperative setting that includes general surgery, orthopedic surgery, spinal surgery, ENT/radical neck surgery, gynecological surgery, and urology surgery.

Graduate of a Surgical Assistant program or equivalent surgical assistant training. 

Certified as a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) through the National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) or as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). 

Relevant operating room experience or training within the past 3 years is preferred. 

Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

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