Senior Surgical Assistant — OR First Assistant (Sign-On)

UVA Community Health; Haymarket (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UVA Community Health in Virginia is seeking a Surgical Assistant, Senior to join our operating room team. The successful candidate will perform as first assistant across multiple specialties, supporting the attending surgeon through all phases of the surgical experience.

The role requires at least 4 years of experience, a recognized First Assistant program or RN, and Virginia Board of Medicine registration. Excellent communication and scrub skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Graduate of a recognized first assist program with National Certification or RN required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience assisting preferred.
• Must be registered with the Virginia Board of Medicine as a Surgical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team as first assistant across Orthopedics, General, Vascular and Gynecological cases.
• Demonstrate knowledge of instrumentation and sterile/aseptic technique.
• Provide age-appropriate patient care and participate in all phases of the surgical experience.

Skills

Scrub tech experience

First assist

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

First Assist program certification or RN

Job description

UVA Community Health in Virginia is seeking a Surgical Assistant, Senior to join our operating room team. The successful candidate will perform as first assistant across multiple specialties, supporting the attending surgeon through all phases of the surgical experience.

The role requires at least 4 years of experience, a recognized First Assistant program or RN, and Virginia Board of Medicine registration. Excellent communication and scrub skills are essential.