Surgical Assistant - Maryview Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Cornholme seeks a Surgical Assistant for full-time, entry-level care in surgeries. The role involves assisting in surgical procedures, ensuring sterility, and patient safety. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and a Surgical Assistant Program completion. Certifications like BLS and CSA are preferred. The position offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and educational assistance. Join a team committed to high-quality patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program is required.
• BLS certification preferred, mandatory before direct patient care.
• Certified Surgical Assistant certification in relevant fields is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist during surgical procedures under supervision.
• Perform surgical hand scrub, gowning, and gloving per policy.
• Maintain sterile field and assist in closing surgical wounds.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program

Job description

Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus based on experience

Full Time - 40 hour Days

Surgical Assistant – Maryview Medical Center

Job Summary

The Surgical Assistant serves in the assistant role in the provision of care to patients undergoing a surgical procedure under the supervision of the provider in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization. The role is entry‑level and focused on learning and growing in the position.

Essential Functions

• Perform surgical hand scrub, gowning, and gloving according to policy. Routinely function as first or second assist on assigned cases and as a surgical tech when required, demonstrating knowledge of sterile technique. Check all instruments to ensure they are in proper working order prior to use. Assist with sponge, sharps, and instrument counts per policy and procedures. Handle specimens in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
• Protect patient information based on hospital policy and government regulations to ensure confidentiality. Participate in unit and hospital efforts to reduce adverse patient care events. Actively participate in the Universal Protocol procedures that assure correct site surgery.
• Communicate effectively with the circulating nurse upon observation of any missing or malfunctioning instruments or indication of any compromise to sterility. Report any implant device, catheter, drain, or packing circulator.
• Assist with OR case preparation: utilize the surgeon’s preference list to procure equipment, establish the sterile field, open supplies and instruments with aseptic technique, and maintain the sterile field. Assist with patient positioning, skin clipping, and prepping, Foley catheterization, and draping.
• Under direct observation of the surgeon, may insert secondary trocars, place instruments through trocars, utilize power equipment and stapling devices (other than skin stapling), and inject infiltration local anesthetic medications excluding Exparel. During surgical procedures use sponges and suction, execute cauterization processes, manipulate retractors, irrigate wound sites, cut suture material, handle hemostats, tie sutures, and secure drains to tissue.
• Assist in closing the surgical wound: may assist suturing the fascia layer under the surgeon’s observation, suture subcutaneous tissues and skin, and apply wound dressings, including medicated dressings.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job‑related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program (required)

Required Licensing & Certifications

• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) – National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA), or National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) (required). If hired in Virginia prior to July 1, 2020, preferred; if hired in Cincinnati, preferred.
• If employed in Virginia, must be registered with the Virginia Board of Medicine (required)

Experience

• One year health care experience (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills

• Monitor patient conditions during treatment
• Complete specific, routine tasks
• Basic reading, writing, or simple arithmetic skill
• Operate basic equipment or machinery
• Follow instructions

Soft/Interpersonal Skills

• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building
• Demonstrates a caring attitude and intentional caring behaviors in interpersonal interactions and patient/family care
• Communicate clearly all pertinent patient information to other members of the health care team
• Possess Surgical Conscience
• Anticipate needs
• Flexible
• Assist with performing circulator skills and tasks
• Takes direction, works under pressure, and maintains professionalism
• Act with a sense of urgency

Training

None

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].