Certified Surgical Assistant

Certified Surgical Assistant Opportunity At Trenton HospitalCorewell 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 Preferred