Certified Surgical First Assistant — Perioperative Pro

CP02 Carilion New River Valley Medical Center; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

PTO from day one

On-site fitness

Virgin Pulse app

Childcare discounts

Education opportunities

Job summary

Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, VA seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSA) for a full‑time role in the operating room. The CSA supports the surgeon with instrument passing, retraction, suturing, dressing and perioperative care under supervision.

Qualified candidates should graduate from a CAAHEP‑accredited Surgical Assistant Program and hold VA certification. The position offers comprehensive benefits with a focus on patient safety and teamwork in a busy OR.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Assistant Program.
• Licensed or certified as Surgical Assistant in VA.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and safe instrument passing.
• Experience with local anesthesia, Foley catheter maintenance, and wound care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with equipment selection and OR setup.
• Maintain sterile field and assist team.
• Provide retraction, cauterization, suturing and closure.
• Instill medications, apply dressings, splints, and casts.
• Administer local anesthetics and Foley catheters/drains.
• Perform surgical counts and use DPCs with CTL assistance.
• Deliver high-quality patient care in perioperative period.
• Access radiographic images in the EMR.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

CAAHEP accredited Surgical Assistant Program

Tools

EMR access

Job description

Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, VA seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSA) for a full‑time role in the operating room. The CSA supports the surgeon with instrument passing, retraction, suturing, dressing and perioperative care under supervision.

Qualified candidates should graduate from a CAAHEP‑accredited Surgical Assistant Program and hold VA certification. The position offers comprehensive benefits with a focus on patient safety and teamwork in a busy OR.