Surgical Assistant - Entry-Level OR Support

Mercy Health; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Bon Secours is seeking a Surgical Assistant at St. Francis Medical Center in Richmond. The role involves assisting in surgeries under provider supervision, maintaining sterile techniques, and ensuring patient safety per hospital policies.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a Surgical Assistant Program, and a CSA credential. VA applicants must be registered with the VA Board of Medicine. Prior health care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program (required).
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) required; NBSTSA/NSAA/NCCSA credentialing.
• If VA-based, must be registered with Virginia Board of Medicine (required).
• One year health care experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs surgical hand scrub, gowning, and gloving; assists as first/second assistant.
• Maintains sterility and instrument counts; handles specimens per policy.
• Communicates with circulating nurse; reports missing/malfunctioning instruments.
• Preps OR; procures equipment; maintains sterile field.
• Positions patient; assists with draping and catheterization; assists with closing wounds.

Skills

Monitor patient conditions during care

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program

Job description

Bon Secours is seeking a Surgical Assistant at St. Francis Medical Center in Richmond. The role involves assisting in surgeries under provider supervision, maintaining sterile techniques, and ensuring patient safety per hospital policies.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a Surgical Assistant Program, and a CSA credential. VA applicants must be registered with the VA Board of Medicine. Prior health care experience is preferred.