Surgical Assistant Certified- Main Operating Room

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is seeking a Certified Surgical Assistant for a full-time role in Williamsburg, VA. The position includes required call, with a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates, and multiple shifts (12-hour and day options) available.

The role supports the OR team in General, GYN, Urology and Orthopedics, with robotic capabilities and expected trauma center designation. The center emphasizes patient safety and Magnet recognition.

Qualifications

• 1 year of operating room experience preferred.
• Certification/licensure as Surgical Assistant required (CSA or CSFA/ NBSTSA)
• Strong communication with interdisciplinary teams and patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon with instruments setup and retraction for visualization.
• Perform suturing, wound closure, and intraoperative duties as directed by the surgeon.
• Preoperative and postoperative tasks to support patient care and outcomes.

Skills

Operating room experience

Communication skills

On-call readiness

Education

CAAHEP Surgical Assistant program

Virginia Certified Surgical Assistant license

Job description

City/State

Williamsburg, VA

Work Shift

Multiple shifts available

Overview

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 Candidates

Shift 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.

Main OR

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.

Role Description

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.

Education and Certifications

TS – Trade School Graduate – Surgical Assistant or Graduate of CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited Surgical Assistant Program Certification/Licensure Licensed Surgical Assistant – Virginia Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - Certifications - National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) OR Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - Certifications - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)

Experience

1 year of Operating room experience strongly preferred. Participates in departmental improvement efforts to include quality improvement projects, conducting in-services, etc. preferred Uses effective interdisciplinary communication to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.

Compensation

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

• 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 met

About the Hospital

Sentara 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.

Magnet Recognition

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Remote Work Availability

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.

About Sentara Health

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan.

Recognition and Awards

The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!