Surgical Assistant

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is seeking a Certified Surgical Assistant to join our team. The role supports the surgical staff by preparing equipment, assisting with procedures, and ensuring smooth pre- and post-operative care for patients in Virginia Beach, VA.

Ideal candidates graduate from a CAAHEP-accredited program, hold a Virginia Surgical Assistant license, and have BLS certification. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduate of CAAHEP accredited Surgical Assistant Program.
• Surgical Assistant license required for state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Anticipates the needs of the surgical team and assists the surgeon with equipment selection and setup.
• Sets up tables and positioning equipment; provides retraction for visualization of the surgical site.
• Performs suturing, closure of incisions, and application of dressings.
• Performs preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care.
• Maintains effective interdisciplinary communication to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

CAAHEP accredited Surgical Assistant Program

Virginia Surgical Assistant License

BLS Certification

Job description

City/StateVirginia Beach, VAWork ShiftMultiple shifts availableOverview:Sentara is hiring a Surgical Assistant at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, in Virginia Beach Virginia.Sign on Bonus up to $15,000 offered for qualified candidates.Shift: Full Time, First ShiftOverviewThe Certified Surgical Assistant anticipates the needs of the surgical team, the Surgical Assistant assists the surgeon with tasks such as selecting equipment, set up of various tables and positioning equipment, providing retraction for visualization of 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 ProgramSurgical Assistant license required for appropriate state of practiceCertification/LicensureVirginia Surgical Assistant License REQUIREDBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIREDExperienceNo experience requiredKEYWORDS: Talroo – Allied Health. CST. Surg Assist. CFS. Surgical Assistant. Certified Surgical Assistant. Surgical First Assist. NBSTSA. NCCT.We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $39.96 - $59.48 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront.As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.