Surgical Assistant

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Sick leave

Tuition Reimbursement

401k/403B

Performance Plus Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Work Perks

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Charlottesville is seeking a Surgical Assistant I to work closely with the surgical team, assisting in various surgical procedures and ensuring high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have a certificate from a CAAHEP accredited program and the required surgical assistant license. This position offers a range of full-time benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more, fostering career advancement and professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of CAAHEP accredited Surgical Assistant Program required.
• Surgical Assistant license required for appropriate state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon with tasks like selecting equipment and positioning.
• Provide retraction for surgical site visualization.
• Perform preoperative and postoperative duties.

Education

Trade School certificate or degree in surgical assistant

Job description

Overview

• Job Description Summary: The Surgical Assistant I works as a 1st or 2nd assistant to the surgeon and under the direction/supervision of that surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. The Surgical Assistant works as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team, collaborating with nurses, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high‑quality patient care.

• Job Description: The Surgical Assistant I works as a 1st or 2nd assistant to the surgeon and under the direction/supervision of that surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. Anticipating the needs of the surgical team, the Surgical Assistant assists the surgeon with tasks such as selecting equipment, setting up various tables and positioning equipment, providing retraction for visualization of the surgical site, cauterization of bleeding vessels, suturing and closure of incision, instillation of medications, application of surgical dressings, splints, and casts. In addition to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The surgical assistant uses effective interdisciplinary communication to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.

  Graduate of CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited Surgical Assistant Program required.

  Surgical Assistant license required for appropriate state of practice

Education

• Trade School certificate or degree in surgical assistant

Certification/Licensure

• Surgical Assistant license required for appropriate state of practice

Experience

• None required

Benefits

Sentara offers an attractive array of full‑time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.