A Certified Surgical Assistant provides crucial assistance to the surgical team. The job description and duties listed on the Certified Surgical Assistant Resume include – applying the dressing, providing pre and post-operative care to patients, sterilizing the operation site, and completing some clerical work including phone handling and record-keeping tasks. Other duties may include – assisting with patient resuscitation, covering patients with surgical drapes, determining the availability and inspecting sterile/non-sterile tools, and equipment, maintaining the OR temperature, and assisting in positioning the patient’s bodies to protect against nerve damage and other conditions after surgery.
To be successful in this line, the person should possess a strong level of patience, empathy, and interpersonal skills. Technical skills and working knowledge of surgical tools and equipment and the ability to perform basic medical tasks are also expected. Good manual dexterity and physical stamina are also crucial for this job. A degree in surgical assistance, completion of clinical training, and license to work as a surgical assistant are basic mandatory requirements.
Headline : Certified Surgical Assistant is responsible for providing a safe and effective surgical environment during all surgical procedures. The Certified Surgical Assistant is responsible for all aspects of pre-operative care, surgical preparation, and patient care.
Ensured all necessary supplies and surgical tools are sterile and pulled for cases.
Ensured that surgical asepsis is maintained in the handling of instruments, sponges, sutures, drains, needles, and dressings.
Assisted in OR turnover between cases, disposing of trash, linens, and cleaning of equipment and environmental surfaces.
Recruited to First Assist in the robotics/CVOR as well as assist/tech in all other specialties when needed.
Used good judgment in communicating self and patient needs to other team members and assisting licensed staff in keeping abreast of developments and occurrences.
Planned workaround department activity during the shift to optimized productivity.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associates In Arts
Certified Surgical Assistant Resume
Summary : Looking to obtain a challenging job in the medical field as a phlebotomist/medical assistant where one can expand experience and horizons.
Skills : Da Vinci Robot Si Model, Laparoscopic Procedures, Harmonic Technology Ultrasonic Devices, Olympus Flex And Rigid Cystoscopy Scopes, Olympus Medical Video Systems, American Medical Implants, And Devices.
Description :
Assisted surgeons in the operating room.
Gathered all instruments and equipment required to perform surgery on the patient.
Ensured that the instruments are clean, sterilized, and safe for use.
Performed tasks like controlling bleeding, clamping, or tying tissues.
Provided retraction and exposure.
Closured of the wound.
Sutured in drains.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Surgical First Assist
Certified Surgical Assistant Resume
Summary : A Certified Surgical Assistant with 15 years of experience in the Operating room, as well as 19 years of experience as a Certified Medical Technologist in a clinical laboratory. Seeking a challenging job as a Surgical First Assistant. Excel in fast-paced, high-pressure settings with a proven ability to lead and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, to proactively resolve issues.
Skills : ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, Processing Electronic Claims, Insurance Reimbursement, EMR, HIPAA, Multi Phone Line Systems, Customer Service Representative, MedTrak And SimChart Software, And Office Tech.
Description :
Worked in the main Operating Room doing all specialties.
Mostly assisted cases, Arthroscopies, and other orthopedic procedures.
Experienced in neurosurgery, thoracic, and gynecology cases.
Lapped Band, gastric sleeve, and gastric bypass procedures.
Assisted in Plastic Reconstruction procedures.
Set patient for surgery, retracting tissue, suctioning, helping close surgery site, taking specimens to a pathology department, stocking surgical.
Set up the Operating Room for surgery and assist the doctors in surgery.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Health Science
Certified Surgical Assistant Resume
Summary : Continue to work as a certified surgical technologist/certified surgical first assistant and provide the best of care to the patients. Continue to update and maintain knowledge and skills as necessary.
Skills : All Office Equipment, Customer Service.
Description :
Cleaned, disinfected instruments, run autoclave, and make sure all the surgery schedules were ready for the day if and any emergencies.
Taught UTMB Medical students the basics of scrubbing and 1st Assisting duties.
Made sure that everything that was needed on the surgeon's preference, instruments, supplies, and implants were available to make it efficient for each specialized surgery.
Set up cases, autoclaved instruments/run biologics, and can 1st assist/ run mayo/back table.
Assisted the Surgeons to perform their operations by providing adequate retraction and exposer.
Closed and dressed the surgical wound at the end of the surgical procedure.
Surgically assisted for all aspects of oral surgery and anesthesia.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Pre/Post
Certified Surgical Assistant Resume
Summary : Professionally trained and certified surgical assistant with 10 years of experience in a hospital setting providing support for a wide variety of surgical operations and procedures, including a specialty in Orthopedics, as well as General Surgery, Gynecology, and Otolaryngology.
Skills : Camera Holding, Wound Closure, Laparoscopic First Assisting.
Description :
In charged of drawing up medications, properly labeling, and assisting with injections.
In charged of daily OR cleanings, Restocking, and Temperature recordings.
Restocked, and set up Anesthesia machine, tubing, and supplies for every case.
Responsible for pulling daily cases and making sure equipment and room is set up for every case.
Scrubbed and First Assisted in every surgical operation brought to the center.
Maintained updated Preference cards for current and new surgeons.
Positioned Patient, hemostasis, retraction, suturing, inject, apply splints and dressings.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Physical
Certified Surgical Assistant Resume
Summary : Bilingual and bicultural Certified Surgical Assistant (SA-C), with, over 18 years of medical experience in laparoscopic and open surgery (general surgery, orthopedic surgery, OB-GYN, and plastic surgery, among others), Robotic Assisted Surgery, ER, ambulatory services, and family practice. Spanish Medical Interpreter.
Skills : Training, Bilingual.
Description :
Assisted surgeons (first or second assistant) in various surgical services including general surgery, vascular surgery, orthopedics surgery and trauma, neurosurgery, gynecology and obstetrics, urology, ENT, plastic surgery, maxilla-facial surgery, and bariatric surgery.
Actively participated in hemostasis, exposure of the surgical site, proper instrumentation, and closure of the wound.
Set up the operation room for surgical procedure/operation through ensuring set up and assembly of operation table suitable for positioning of the patient and surgery, and ensuring presence and functionality of required equipment.
Prepared the patient for surgery, including cleaning and shaving the surgical site.
Positioned the patient for the surgical procedure according to surgeon's needs/preference, prepping the surgical site, and draping the patient according to surgeon's preference/advice.
Helped in transferring the patient to the post-op area, helping clean and turn-over over the operation room, and preparing the OR for the next case.
Attended in-service meetings and weekly continuous education sessions and performing other tasks determined by the managers.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
MA
Certified Surgical Assistant Resume
Summary : As a Certified Surgical Assistant, responsible for Collaborating with the department manager and peers working toward the achievement of organizational and departmental goals, and also demonstrating the ability and willingness to float to other departments as patient care requires.
Participated in operations in Plastics, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Urology, Neurosurgery, General Surgery, and Gynecology including laparoscopic.
Inserted and removed Foley urinary bladder catheter, place x-rays for reference, place pneumatic tourniquet to control operative blood loss.
Exposed the operative field providing retraction of tissue and organs for optimal visualization.
Closed all wound layers (fascia, subcutaneous, and skin) via instrument tie, square knot (two-hand and one-hand technique), friction knot, deep tie.
Assisted Nephrectomy, Lap Chole & Appendectomies, All types of breast surgeries, Urology and Gyn cases.
Participated in colon resections as well as podiatry, general surgery techniques, and ENT procedures.
Assisted in the training of surgical residence as well as rotate and advise medical students through rotations.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Certificate In Surgical Assistant
Certified Surgical Assistant Resume
Objective : Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) is a member of the surgical team and is responsible for the care and management of the patient during surgery. The CSA assists with pre-operative, operative, and post-operative care.
Skills : Conflict Resolution, Fast/Adaptive Learning, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving.
Description :
Set up surgical cases for the surgeon.
Assisted through a surgical procedure, and closed patient, position patient for all orthopedic procedures.
Traveled to hospitals in need of Surgical Assisting or CVOR help.
Filled a temporary need.
Served as a surgical assist as well as a tech when needed.
Assisted in all in-office as well as hospital procedures.
Assisted in Robotic Gyn cases as well.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
MA
Certified Surgical Assistant Resume
Objective : Certified Surgical Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day care of patients, providing basic nursing services and assisting physicians and surgeons. The position requires a high level of customer service and must be able to manage a busy work environment.
Skills : Coordinating, Planning, Managing, Strong Leadership, Team Player.
Description :
Assisted in the majority of all Cosmetic/Plastics procedures, served as a surgical tech as well.
Ordered supplies and maintained the OR suites.
Assisted in abdominoplasties, breast augmentations, liposuction, and fat transfers.
Assisted the leading laparoscopic Gyn physician in the area.
Assisted surgeons around the metro.
Recruited to work for the company immediately.
Scrubbed and assisted surgeons.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Certificate in Surgical Assistant
Certified Surgical Assistant Resume
Objective : Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) is a technician who works directly with surgeons in the operating room to assist with surgical procedures. During the surgery, the CSA assists the surgeon by applying sterile solutions to wounds and performing various procedures, such as suturing, anesthetizing, and removing blood from wounds.
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