Full-Time Surgical Assistant – Perioperative Care

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision & Prescription

401(k) with company match

Student loan refinancing program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Surgical Assistant to join the perioperative team. You will provide direct assistance to surgeons, maintain sterile technique, and support patient care before, during, and after procedures.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Surgical Assistant or First Assistant program, CSFA/CFA/CSA certification, and BLS. 1+ year perioperative experience preferred; ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Assistant program.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Surgical Assistant, Surgical Technologist, or related perioperative role preferred.
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA), Certified First Assistant (CFA), Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA), or equivalent certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize the operating room, ensuring all necessary instruments, equipment, supplies, and implants are available and functioning properly.
• Review surgical schedules, patient information, and procedure requirements to ensure readiness.
• Assist with patient positioning, skin preparation, draping, and application of safety measures.
• Verify surgical site, procedure, and patient identification in accordance with hospital policies and Universal Protocol.
• Provide direct surgical assistance to the operating surgeon during procedures.
• Handle surgical instruments and equipment as directed by the surgeon.
• Retract tissues, organs, and structures to maintain optimal visualization of the operative field.
• Assist with achieving hemostasis through clamping, ligating, cauterization, and other approved techniques.
• Perform wound closure, including suturing, stapling, and dressing application as permitted by training and credentialing.
• Maintain sterile technique and ensure compliance with infection prevention practices.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and surgical technologists to facilitate efficient case preparation.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and infection control initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in emergency procedures and trauma cases as needed.
• Support orientation and training of new staff and students when appropriate.
• Maintain professional competency through continuing education and certification requirements.

Job description

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Surgical Assistant to join the perioperative team. You will provide direct assistance to surgeons, maintain sterile technique, and support patient care before, during, and after procedures.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Surgical Assistant or First Assistant program, CSFA/CFA/CSA certification, and BLS. 1+ year perioperative experience preferred; ACLS preferred.