Surgical Assistant

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Surgical Assistant I to join their team at Virginia Beach General Hospital. This role involves anticipating the needs of the surgical team, assisting with equipment, and ensuring effective communication for optimal patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a Surgical Assistant Trade School Degree and a Virginia Surgical Assistant License. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic surgical environment, contributing to patient care and surgical success. If you are passionate about supporting surgical teams and enhancing patient experiences, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign on Bonus up to $15,000

Qualifications

• Graduate of CAAHEP accredited Surgical Assistant Program required.
• Surgical Assistant license for Virginia is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon with equipment and positioning during surgery.
• Perform preoperative and postoperative duties for patient care.

Skills

Effective interdisciplinary communication

Education

Surgical Assistant Trade School Degree

Job description

Sentara is hiring a Surgical Assistant I at Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Sign on Bonus up to $15,000 offered for qualified candidates.

Overview

The Certified Surgical Assistant anticipates the needs of the surgical team and 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, and 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited Surgical Assistant Program
• Surgical Assistant license required for the appropriate state of practice

Education

• Surgical Assistant Trade School Degree REQUIRED

Certification/Licensure

• Virginia Surgical Assistant License REQUIRED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIRED

Experience

• No experience required