Cardiac Surgical Assistant I

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc is seeking a Surgical Assistant to join their team at Norfolk General's Heart Hospital. The role involves assisting surgeons during procedures, managing patient care pre- and post-surgery, and requires specific certifications and licenses. The hospital offers a sign-on bonus to attract qualified candidates, highlighting the competitive nature of this position.

Qualifications

• Graduate of CAAHEP accredited Surgical Assistant Program.
• Surgical Assistant license required for Virginia.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and assist during surgery.
• Perform preoperative and postoperative duties.
• Facilitate effective communication for optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Interdisciplinary communication

Suturing

Cauterization

Patient care facilitation

Education

Surgical Assistant Trade School Degree

Job description

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

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