Surgical Assistant - Travel - MN​/WI

Position Overview

The Surgical Assistant (SA) plays a crucial role in assisting the surgeon/physician during surgical procedures. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of human surgical anatomy and the development of essential surgical skills, including suturing, the proper use of surgical instruments, and the correct positioning of surgical patients. The SA must be knowledgeable in aseptic techniques, perioperative policies, and procedural guidelines. Additionally, the SA is expected to anticipate the surgeon's needs during procedures.

The role involves working in a multi-specialty perioperative setting, which includes but is not limited to:

• 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
• Pediatric Surgery

Preferred candidates will be 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). The ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting is essential. Candidates must demonstrate proven communication skills, both direct and empathetic, and possess patient-centered and customer-focused communication abilities.

The role requires the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team, with minimal supervision.

Candidates must be graduates of a Surgical Assistant Program with relevant operating room experience within the past three years. They must also maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs:
American Heart Association or client.