FullTime Certified Surgical First Assist

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI); Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Opportunities to advance your career

Health, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Programs

Flexible Spending Account

Education Assistance

Short Term Disability and Long-Term DI

Job summary

Bon Secours Surgery Center at Harbour View, part of United Surgical Partners International (USPI), is seeking a Full-Time Surgical Assistant to support fast-paced ambulatory procedures in Suffolk, VA. The role requires scrubbing for surgeries, assisting physicians, and upholding strict infection control and patient safety standards.

The candidate should have completed a surgical assistant program and hold a BLS certification, with strong English communication and a professional, team-oriented

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operating room procedures with respect to attire, infection control, sterile technique, sterile field and draping the patient within surgeon guidelines.
• Provide operating room support to physicians and surgeons, including assisting during procedures.
• Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient.
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation.
• Independent decision making skills - adapt to changing patient conditions.
• Communicates effectively with visitors, physicians and staff, patients and employees.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality per policy.
• Complies with policies & procedures and safety guidelines for safe work and patient care.
• Serves as a resource to other health care team members.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs for surgical procedures and demonstrates competence while working with leadership to meet safety, quality, customer service and financial goals.
• Establishes effective working relationships with patients, physicians, employees, volunteers and vendors.

Skills

OR procedures

Surgical assistance

Aseptic technique

Independent decision making

Effective communication

Privacy & confidentiality

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Surgical assistant program

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Full-Time Operating Room Certified Surgical First Assistant

No Weekends, No Call, No Holidays

Bon Secours Surgery Center at Harbour View

is seeking a Full-Time Surgical Assistant. We are a busy multispecialty surgery center serving Northern Suffolk and an affiliate of United Surgical Partners International (USPI). USPI’s mission is to care for each patient and their family as if they were our own. Each patient, each family, each and every time.

The Surgical Assistant is responsible for all departmental functions in support of USPI’s mission, vision, and facility goals. This position establishes effective working relationships with all constituencies including patients, physicians, employees, volunteers and vendors. The Surgical Assistant scrubs for surgical procedures and demonstrates competence while working with leadership in meeting facility safety, quality, customer service, and financial goals.

United Surgical Partners International is a company that specializes in the development and operation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities in the U.S. and the UK. We provide first-class surgical services for local communities and recognize our employees are our number one asset. As a stand-alone surgery center, we embrace high standards of safety and quality while delivering an excellent patient experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess a working knowledge of operating room procedures with respect to attire, infection control, sterile technique, maintaining integrity of the sterile field and draping the surgical patient within the surgeon’s guidelines.
• Provide operating room support to physicians and surgeons, including assisting surgeons during procedures.
• Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
• Independent decision making skills - ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions of the patient when needed
• Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staff, patients, and employees.
• Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
• Complies with Policies & Procedures and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.
• Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.

What We Offer

As a valued member of USPI, your health and well-being are important to us. We are proud to provide you and your dependents with valuable and significant benefits. USPI knows the value of well-rounded, balanced employees, which is why we offer a variety of additional benefits to help manage life’s daily stresses.

• Competitive wages
• Opportunities to advance your career
• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Flexible Spending Account
• Education Assistance
• Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Required Skills

• Licensure: Completion of an appropriate surgical assistant program: Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center is strongly preferred
• Certifications: BLS required
• Good command of the English language, both verbal and written
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Required Experience

Qualifications

• Licensure: Completion of an appropriate surgical assistant program: Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center is strongly preferred
• Certifications: BLS required
• Good command of the English language, both verbal and written
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn