Entry-Level Surgical Assistant – OR Support

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Surgical Assistant for St. Francis Downtown to support operating room procedures under physician supervision. The role emphasizes learning and growth for an entry-level practitioner focused on patient care.

Key responsibilities include sterile technique, instrument handling, and assisting with patient positioning and draping. Requires a Surgical Assistant Program completion and CSA certification; BLS preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program is required.
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) is required (NBSTSA/NSAA/NCCSA).
• BLS Basic Life Support is preferred prior to direct patient care.
• If employed in Virginia, must be registered with the Virginia Board of Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Performs surgical hand scrub, gowning, and gloving per policy and assists on cases.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to Universal Protocol and sterility requirements.
• Communicates effectively with the circulating nurse regarding instrument status and sterility.
• Assists with OR case prep, equipment placement, and sterile field maintenance.
• Positions patients, assists with prep and draping, and supports intraoperative tasks as directed by the surgeon.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical assisting

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Follow instructions

Basic computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program

Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA)

BLS certification (preferred)

Virginia Board of Medicine registration (if employed in VA)

Tools

Surgical instruments

Sterile technique equipment

Foley catheterization equipment

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Surgical Assistant for St. Francis Downtown to support operating room procedures under physician supervision. The role emphasizes learning and growth for an entry-level practitioner focused on patient care.

Key responsibilities include sterile technique, instrument handling, and assisting with patient positioning and draping. Requires a Surgical Assistant Program completion and CSA certification; BLS preferred.