Surgical Assistant Certified- Main Operating Room

Sentara; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus up to $15,000

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is seeking a Certified Surgical Assistant to support the operating room team in Williamsburg, VA. The role includes intraoperative assistance, patient care before and after surgery, and close collaboration with the surgical team.

Shifts include 7am-3pm, 7am-7pm, and 11am-11pm with call requirements. A Sign On Bonus up to $15,000 is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Assistant program or CAAHEP-accredited program.
• Licensed Surgical Assistant – Virginia.
• BLS certification.
• 1 year OR experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon with equipment selection and setup.
• Provide retraction, visualization, and exposure of the surgical site.
• Cauterization of bleeding vessels; suturing and wound closure.
• Preoperative and postoperative duties to support patient care.
• Use effective interdisciplinary communication to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Surgical assistance

CSFA/CSA

First assistant

Operating room

Surgical terminology

Communication

Surgical instrumentation

Education

CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Assistant Program

Trade School Graduate – Surgical Assistant

Tools

Robotic surgery systems

Surgical equipment setup

Job description

City/StateWilliamsburg, VAWork ShiftMultiple shifts availableOverview:Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is hiring a Certified Surgical Assistant in Williamsburg, VA! This is a full-time position with required call.Sign On Bonus up to $15,000 available for Qualified CandidatesShifts Times Available:Full-Time Day shift- 7am to 3pm or 7am to 7pm (12-hour)Full-Time Second Shift- 11am to 11pm (12-hour)Call Requirements: one overnight shift per week and one full weekend (24-hour shifts) per 6-week schedule. Due to trauma center designation, must be within 30 minutes of the facility for call. On Call rooms are available on site but not guaranteed.Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center Main OR is a magnet recognized site that provides advanced imaging and smart operating rooms. It is one of the few hospitals in the nation that has achieved a consecutive Leapfrog A safety rating. The Main Operating Room has 6 OR suites and will add neurology service line to their existing lines of General, GYN, Urology and Orthopedics. This 50-person team averages around 4,200 cases annually and offers robotic surgery. This regional medical center is expected to obtain Trauma center certification in 2026.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.EducationTS – Trade School Graduate – Surgical Assistant orGraduate of CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited Surgical Assistant ProgramCertification/LicensureLicensed Surgical Assistant – VirginiaCertified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - Certifications - National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) ORCertified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - Certifications - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)Experience1 year of Operating room experience strongly preferredParticipates in departmental improvement efforts to include quality improvement projects, conducting in-services, etc. preferredUses effective interdisciplinary communication to facilitate optimal patient outcomes PreferredKeywords: Surg Assist, CSFA, CSA, First Assistant, Surgical Assistant, Surgical Services, Surgical Tech, CST, OR, Surgery, Surgical Services, Operating Room, Surgical Technician#Talroo-Allied HealthWe 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 may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is metSentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center, has 145 licensed beds and features the latest healthcare technologies, serving the region with the life-saving capabilities of an ultra-modern medical center.The hospital offers a full range of medical care from emergency heart catheterization to all-inclusive obstetrics care where patients can stay in one room. The hospital also provides advanced imaging and “smart” operating rooms. Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center has also achieved Magnet recognition, the nation's highest honor for excellence in nursing. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.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.