Surgical Assistant

RiverView Health, is a community owned, membership based non-profit organization that was formed in 1898 and continues to be the sole community hospital in Crookston, MN.

RiverView Health operates a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital, RiverView Recovery Center; a chemical dependency outpatient treatment program, RiverView Home Care and five primary care and specialty clinics in the hospitals service area.

We have a robust scholarship program for those furthering their education in a medical field, excellent benefits, and a friendly work environment. Full-time benefits include health insurance, free single vision and basic dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability, and employer HSA contributions. Other benefits include employer pension matching, shift differential, incentive/premium pay, free annual biometric screening and paid volunteer time off.

RiverView is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

Location: Hospital / outpatient
Position Status: Non-exempt; hours worked may be subject to over-time

Schedule: PRN hours

Pay Range: $35.49 - $45.50+ (DOE)

RiverView Health has an opening for a PRN Surgical First Assistant. The Surgical First Assistant (PRN) is an advanced perioperative practitioner who provides direct, hands-on assistance to the surgeon during operative procedures. Working under the direction of the operating surgeon, this role is responsible for facilitating safe, efficient, and effective surgical outcomes through skilled intraoperative techniques and clinical judgment.  This PRN position provides flexible, as-needed coverage to support surgical volume fluctuations, staff absences, and service line demands

Required:

• Applicants must be a graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Current American Heart BLS certification. If not, current training will be provided and certification must be obtained within 4 months from date of hire. 

Preferred:

• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA), Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA), or equivalent credential
• Advanced certification (e.g., ACLS)