Certified Surgical Assistant

sentara; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reim

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Health in Suffolk, VA seeks a Certified Surgical Assistant I for a full-time role. Expect rotating shifts, 7am-4pm, with a sign-on bonus and competitive base pay. The role supports the surgical team through intraoperative tasks and pre/postoperative care.

Requirements include a Trade School Surgical Assistant credential (CAAHEP preferred), VA license, and BLS. Prior OR experience is valued; compensation includes possible bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Trade school graduate in Surgical Assistant with board certification preferred.
• 1 year OR experience preferred or demonstrated clinical proficiency.
• Exhibits effective communication and teamwork in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon with equipment selection and patient positioning.
• Provide retraction and visualization to the surgical field.
• Assist with suturing, wound closure, and dressing applications.
• Support preoperative and postoperative duties to ensure patient care continuity.

Skills

Interdisciplinary communication

Clinical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Trade School Graduate

CAAHEP Surgical Assistant required

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

City/State

Suffolk, VA

Work Shift

Rotating

Overview

Sentara Ambulatory Surgery BelleHarbour is hiring a Certified Surgical Assistant I in Suffolk, Virginia. This is a full-time position.

Sign on bonus up to $7,500 (new grad) - $15,000- Experienced (1 year) available for qualified candidates.

Hours: 7am-4pm Monday-Friday

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.

Education

TS - Trade School Graduate CAAHEP - Surgical Assistant required

Certification/Licensure

Licensed Surgical Assistant - Virginia required

Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - Certifications - National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) OR

Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - Certifications - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) required

Experience

1 year of Operating room experience preferred

Demonstrates in depth clinical and technical skills in surgical fields

Participate in departmental improvement efforts preferred

Uses effective interdisciplinary communication to facilitate optimal patient outcomes required

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $39.96 - $59.48 hourly.

Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

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
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

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.