Certified Surgical Assistant I — In-OR Support (PRN)

Sentara Health; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403B with employer match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Educational assistance

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is hiring a Certified Surgical Assistant I for a PRN position. The role supports the surgical team with equipment setup, retraction, suturing, and dressings, plus pre/postoperative duties to ensure patient care continuity.

The candidate should hold Virginia licensure (CSA/CSFA NBSTSA options) and BLS certification, with 1 year OR experience preferred. Sentara offers comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Education and certification in surgical assisting per Virginia requirements.
• 1 year OR experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon with equipment selection and setup.
• Provide retraction for visualization of the surgical site.
• Suturing and closure of incisions.
• Instill medications and apply dressings, splints, casts.
• Preoperative and postoperative duties and communication across teams.

Skills

Interdisciplinary communication

Surgical team support

Teamwork

Education

TS – Trade School Graduate

CAAHEP – Surgical Assistant

Virginia Licensed Surgical Assistant

CSA – NBSTSA CSFA options

BLS – AHA Certification

Job description

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is hiring a Certified Surgical Assistant I for a PRN position. The role supports the surgical team with equipment setup, retraction, suturing, and dressings, plus pre/postoperative duties to ensure patient care continuity.

The candidate should hold Virginia licensure (CSA/CSFA NBSTSA options) and BLS certification, with 1 year OR experience preferred. Sentara offers comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.