TITLE:  Surgical Assistant 

LOCATION: Rochester, MN 

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday 8 hour shifts, variation 7a, 9a, 11am shift start times, overtime as needed, no weekends, no call.

PAY:$47.00 - $57.00/ hour

This is the pay range that BAHAMA Consulting reasonably expects to pay someone for this position.

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt 

SUMMARY:  The Surgical Assistant (SA) first assists the surgeon/physician in the performance of surgical procedures.Expertise needed in GYN and UROLOGY surgery.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• The SA 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 SA possesses a working knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique, and perioperative policies and procedural guidelines. 
• The SA must have knowledge of surgical procedures and the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon.
•  The SA 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, colon-rectal surgery, and pediatric surgery.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of a Surgical Assistant Program with relevant operating room experience within the past 3 years.
• Certified as a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) through the National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) or as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), preferred.
• Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), STD, LTD, Life and 401(K)

BAHAMA Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or have any questions, please contact HR.