Surgical Assistant I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid Time Off

401k with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach is hiring a Certified Surgical Assistant. The role supports the surgical team during operations, assists with instrument setup and retraction, and performs pre- and post-operative duties to ensure optimal patient care.

Required are a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Assistant program, Virginia license, and BLS certification. No experience is required for qualified candidates. Competitive benefits and pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Assistant program.
• Virginia Surgical Assistant License required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon by selecting equipment and setting up tables, and positioning equipment.
• Provide tissue retraction, cauterization of bleeding vessels, suturing and closure, and apply dressings/splints/casts.

Education

CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Assistant Program

Job description

City/StateVirginia Beach, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara is hiring a Surgical Assistant at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, in Virginia Beach Virginia.Sign on Bonus up to $15,000 offered for qualified candidates.Shift: Full Time, First ShiftOverviewThe 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 practiceCertification/LicensureVirginia Surgical Assistant License REQUIREDBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIREDExperienceNo experience requiredKEYWORDS: 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.Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities.As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginia’s only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program.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.