Labor & Delivery Surgical First Assistant (FT, Day)

Inova Health; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement match

Education assistance

Mental health support

Job summary

Inova Alexandria Hospital in Virginia is seeking a dedicated Surgical First Assistant in Labor and Delivery for a full-time role. Shifts may vary and require day coverage to support the obstetric team and OR scheduling.

You will assist surgeons with aseptic technique, tissue handling, retraction, hemostasis, and patient resuscitation in life-threatening events, following established procedures and collaborating with the primary surgeon.

Qualifications

• Completion of Surgical First Assistant program through an accredited organization.
• Minimum of 1 year as First Surgical Assistant.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Licensed Surgical Assistant or eligible to obtain licensure in Virginia at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Confirms procedure with surgeon and determines equipment needs.
• Sets up OR and assists with tissue retraction and hemostasis.
• Assists with resuscitation during cardiac arrest or life-threatening events in OR.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

First Surgical Assistant experience

Education

Surgical First Assistant program

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Virginia Surgical Assistant licensure or eligible

Job description

Inova Alexandria Hospital in Virginia is seeking a dedicated Surgical First Assistant in Labor and Delivery for a full-time role. Shifts may vary and require day coverage to support the obstetric team and OR scheduling.

You will assist surgeons with aseptic technique, tissue handling, retraction, hemostasis, and patient resuscitation in life-threatening events, following established procedures and collaborating with the primary surgeon.