Certified Surgical Assistant

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.

Qualifications 

·       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:

o   Certified (CSA) – NCCSA National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants Upon Hire Required

o   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

 

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Trenton Hospital - 5450 Fort St - Trenton

Department Name

Operating Room - Trenton Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

Variable (12 hours)

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.