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OSF HealthCare

Certified Surgical First Assistant

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What they do

A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.

$46,534 / year median in Illinois

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

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OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF. Expected pay for this position is $33.85 - $39.83/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.
Overview:
POSITION SUMMARY
The Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) actively assists the surgeon in the safe performance of surgical procedures by providing appropriate exposure, maintaining hemostasis, and performing other authorized technical functions. The CSFA functions under the direct supervision and direction of the surgeon. When functioning in the CSFA role, the individual does not concurrently perform the duties of the primary Surgical Tech. Practice is carried out in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and within the scope of education, training, and certification as a
Surgical Tech Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of
Surgical Technology Experience:
2 years surgical scrubbing experience
Licenses/Certifications:
American Heart Association (BLS for Health Care Providers). Certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants as a Certified Surgical Assistant, or the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting as a Certified Surgical First Assist, or the American Board of Surgical Assistants as a Surgical Assistant-Certified.
Other Skills/ Knowledge:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Licenses/Certifications:
Certification in Surgical Technology OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.