Surgical Assistant II

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $7,500

Full-time position

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia, is hiring a Certified Surgical Assistant I for a full-time role. The position offers a sign-on bonus and hours from 7am to 4pm, Monday through Friday.

The Surgical Assistant supports the team with instrument setup, retraction, and closure, and performs pre- and postoperative duties to enhance patient care. Education requires a Trade School graduate (CAAHEP) credential, Virginia licensure as a Surgical Assistant, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• CAAHEP-certified surgical assistant required.
• Licensed Surgical Assistant – Virginia required.
• BLS certification required by AHA.
• 1 year of operating room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon with equipment selection and table setup.
• Provide retraction, visualization, and wound closure assistance.
• Administer medications, apply dressings, and manage postoperative tasks.
• Communicate effectively with the surgical team to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Surgical assistant

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Trade School graduate (CAAHEP)

Job description

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Certified Surgical Assistant I in Suffolk, Virginia. This is a full-time position.

Sign on bonus up to $7,500 (new grad) - $15,000- Experienced (1 year) available for qualified candidates.

Hours: 7am-4pm Monday-Friday

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

• TS – Trade School Graduate CAAHEP – Surgical Assistant required

Certification / Licensure

• Licensed Surgical Assistant – Virginia required
• 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) required

Experience

• 1 year of Operating room experience preferred
• Demonstrates in depth clinical and technical skills in surgical fields
• Participate in departmental improvement efforts preferred
• Uses effective interdisciplinary communication to facilitate optimal patient outcomes required