Certified Surgical Assistant

Certified Surgical AssistantCorewell Health is offering up to $10,000 as a sign on bonus for this opportunity.About Trenton HospitalThis 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 workThe 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.QualificationsHigh school diploma RequiredAssociate's Degree or equivalent Preferred. Required years of relevant experience in lieu of associate's degree may be consideredCompletion of a Surgical Tech First Assistant or Certified Surgical Assistant Program RequiredMust receive certification as a Certified Surgical Assistant Certification (CSA) through the NCCSA, or Certified Surgical First Assistant Certification (CSFA) through the NBSTSA Upon Hire Required2 years of relevant experience; Surgical assisting experience PreferredCertified (CST) – AST Association of Surgical Technologist PreferredCertified (CST) – NBSTSA National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting PreferredCertified (CSFA) – NBSTSA National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Upon Hire Required OrAt least one Certification from preferred list:Certified (CSA) – NCCSA National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants Upon Hire RequiredCertified (SA-C) – ABSA America Board Surgical Assistant Upon Hire RequiredAHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Hire RequiredAHA ACLS Adv Cardiovascular Life Support Upon Hire PreferredPrimary LocationSITE - Trenton Hospital - 5450 Fort St - TrentonDepartment NameOperating Room - Trenton HospEmployment TypePart timeShiftRotating (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours20Hours of WorkDays WorkedWeekend FrequencyCURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io.