Certified Surgical Assistant (SA) - Operating Room - Harbour View Medical Center

Bon Secours Health System; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Health System seeks a Surgical Assistant for the new Harbour View Medical Center, opening in 2025. This role involves providing care during surgical procedures, assisting MDs, and fulfilling departmental goals. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, CPR certification, and must be registered with the Virginia Board of Medicine if military trained.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance with AD&D

Employer retirement contributions

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• 2 years experience and/or surgical assistant program completion required.
• Must be registered with the Virginia Board of Medicine if military trained.

Responsibilities

• Assist during surgical procedures under MD supervision.
• Provide exposure, support hemostasis, and assist with skin closure.

Skills

Patient Care

Technical Skills

Assisting during Surgery

Education

High School diploma or GED

Completion of a Surgical Assistant program

Current CPR certification

BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Job description

With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, our teams embrace the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values and use your skills to help extend care to our communities.

*Sign-On Bonus - Up to $10,000*

Harbour View Medical Center is Bon Secours’ new, surgically focused hospital, opening in early 2025. It will include 18 medical/surgical beds and up to four operating rooms. The 98,000-square-foot hospital will adjoin the existing Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View campus, which includes an emergency department, outpatient imaging, outpatient lab services, an ambulatory surgery center, and physician practices.

Position Summary:

This role involves providing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. The team member functions as an assistant during procedures, under the supervision of the MD, performing duties such as providing exposure, assisting with hemostasis, skin closure, and other technical tasks. Additionally, the team member supports the department's mission and goals through various other duties.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of experience and/or completion of a Surgical Assistant program
• Current CPR certification
• Registered with the Virginia Board of Medicine and/or trained or certified in the military
• Registration with the Virginia Board of Medicine is required for new employees certified or trained in the military
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance with AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to 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 based on disability. For more information on our affirmative action policies, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the employment process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].