Surgical Assistant (First Assist) - Harbour View Medical Center

Bon Secours Health System; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare network is seeking a Surgical Assistant to join its new surgically focused hospital. In this role, you will assist during procedures, providing critical support under supervision to ensure patient care is prioritized. The position requires a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and experience in a surgical environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance with AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience and/or completion of a Surgical Assistant program needed.
• Current CPR certification and Registration with the Virginia Board of Medicine required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Assist during procedures under supervision.
• Perform technical tasks including exposure and skin closure.

Skills

Patient care

Assisting during procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Completion of a Surgical Assistant program

Current CPR certification

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Job description

With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, our teams embrace the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values and use your skills to help extend care to all our communities.

*SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE!*

Harbour View Medical Center is Bon Secours’ new, surgically focused hospital, set to open in early 2025. The facility will include 18 medical/surgical beds and up to four operating rooms. The 98,000-square-foot hospital will adjoin the existing Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View campus, which includes an emergency department, outpatient imaging, outpatient lab services, an ambulatory surgery center, and physician practices.

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. The team member functions as an assistant during procedures, under the supervision of the MD, performing duties such as providing exposure, assisting with hemostasis, skin closure, and other technical tasks. The team member also supports the mission and goals of the department and hospital through various other duties.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of experience and/or completion of a Surgical Assistant program
• Current CPR certification
• Registration with the Virginia Board of Medicine and/or military training or certification
• Registration with the Virginia Board of Medicine required for new employees certified or trained in the military
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance with AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plans when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against based on disability. For a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio, or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the employment process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].