Surgical Assistant-Certified

Sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k/Employer match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Surgical Assistant to support the surgical team. Responsibilities include assisting with equipment setup, retraction, and suturing, along with preoperative and postoperative duties to ensure optimal patient care.

The role requires graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited program, a Surgical Assistant license for the state, and BLS certification. Shift options range from 7a to 7p with on-call variations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of CAAHEP accredited Surgical Assistant Program.
• Surgical Assistant license required for state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Experience as a Surgical Assistant strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon with equipment selection and setup.
• Provide tissue retraction, visualization, and hemostasis during procedures.
• Perform suturing, wound closure, and application of dressings.
• Carry out preoperative and postoperative duties to support patient care.

Skills

Surgical Assistant

BLS Certification

State License Applicable

On-Call/Shift Work

Education

Surgical Assistant Trade School Degree

Virginia Surgical Assistant Licensure

Job description

City/StateNorfolk, VAWork ShiftRotatingOverview:Sentara is hiring a Surgical Assistant at Sentara Norfolk General HospitalSign on Bonus up to $15,000 offered for qualified candidates.Shift:Generally schedule would be 7a-3p, 7a-5p, or 7a-7p or a combination thereof.Shift may include: 11A-7P, 3-11P, OR 11A-11PCall amount is dependent upon staffing, but is approximately 1-2 shifts/week and may be as little as 2 hours or as much as 12 including weekends and any holidays in rotation with other staff.OverviewThe 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 practiceEducationSurgical Assistant Trade School Degree REQUIREDCertification/LicensureVirginia Surgical Assistant License REQUIREDBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIREDExperiencePrior Surgical Assistant experience strongly preferredKEYWORDS: 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, standby/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.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.Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.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.