Surgical Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA is hiring a Certified Surgical Assistant. The role involves assisting the surgeon with instrument selection, patient positioning, tissue retraction, and suturing, with duties spanning pre-, intra-, and post-operative care to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Assistant Program is required; Virginia Surgical Assistant License and BLS certification are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Assistant Program.
• Surgical Assistant license required for appropriate state of practice.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon with equipment selection and table setup.
• Provide retraction to visualize the surgical site and control bleeding.
• Perform suturing, closure of incisions, and dressing applications.
• Support preoperative and postoperative patient care and communication.

Skills

Surgical Assist

Equipment setup

Intraoperative care

Education

CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Assistant Program

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

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 Shift

Overview

The 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 Program

Surgical Assistant license required for appropriate state of practice

Certification/Licensure

• Virginia Surgical Assistant License REQUIRED

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIRED

Experience

• No experience required

KEYWORDS: 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.

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center located in Woodbridge, VA is a 183-bed not-for-profit hospital. We combine the resources of a major health system with the compassionate, personalized care of a community hospital. We offer quiet, private rooms and quality care focused on safety and patient satisfaction. Our clinical services include advanced imaging, cancer services, cardiovascular care, emergency care, lab services, orthopedics, weight loss services and more, all powered through Sentara eCare, a comprehensive electronic medical record system. In addition to our hospital, Sentara Health is enhancing access to healthcare services in Northern Virginia with outpatient and imaging centers in Lake Ridge, Lorton, Springfield and Alexandria, Va. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.