Cardiac Surgical Assistant I

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Health is seeking a Surgical Assistant for its Norfolk General's Heart Hospital. The role involves assisting surgeons during procedures, ensuring patient care, and requires proper certification. With a signing bonus of up to $15,000 and comprehensive benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to grow within a reputable organization.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Assistant Program.
• Surgical Assistant license required for the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
• Assist the surgeon with equipment and tasks during surgery.
• Perform preoperative and postoperative duties.

Skills

Interdisciplinary communication

Assisting in surgeries

Education

Surgical Assistant Trade School Degree

Job description

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Overview:

Sentara is hiring a Surgical Assistant at Sentara Norfolk General's Heart Hospital, in Norfolk, Virginia.

Sign on Bonus up to $15,000 offered for qualified candidates.

Overview

The Certified Surgical Assistant anticipates the needs of the surgical team, the Surgical Assistant assists the surgeon with tasks such as selecting equipment, set up of various tables and positioning equipment, providing retraction for visualization of surgical site, cauterization of bleeding vessels, suturing and closure of incision, instillation of medications, application of surgical dressings, splints, and casts. In addition to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The surgical assistant uses effective interdisciplinary communication to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Rotating

Overview:

Sentara is hiring a Surgical Assistant at Sentara Norfolk General's Heart Hospital, in Norfolk, Virginia.

Sign on Bonus up to $15,000 offered for qualified candidates.

Overview

The Certified Surgical Assistant anticipates the needs of the surgical team, the Surgical Assistant assists the surgeon with tasks such as selecting equipment, set up of various tables and positioning equipment, providing retraction for visualization of surgical site, cauterization of bleeding vessels, suturing and closure of incision, instillation of medications, application of surgical dressings, splints, and casts. In addition to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The surgical assistant uses effective interdisciplinary communication to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.

Graduate of CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited Surgical Assistant Program

Surgical Assistant license required for appropriate state of practice

Education

• Surgical Assistant Trade School Degree REQUIRED
  
  
  

Certification/Licensure

• Virginia Surgical Assistant License REQUIRED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIRED
  
  
  

Experience

• Cardiac experience strongly preferred
  
  
  

KEYWORDS: Talroo – Allied Health. CST. Surg Assist. CFS. Surgical Assistant. Certified Surgical Assistant. Surgical First Assist. NBSTSA. NCCT. Cardiac. CVOR. Cardiac Surgical Assistant. Cardiac Surg Assist. Cardiac First Assist.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
  
  
  

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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Job function

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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