Surgical Assistant II

Sentara Health; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Tuition assistance

Student debt payoff

CEU access

Legal resources

Bonus potential

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is hiring a Certified Surgical Assistant I for a full‑time role. The position involves intraoperative support, pre/post‑operative care, and strong interdisciplinary communication to ensure patient safety.

Applicants should have Virginia surgical assistant licensure, and certifications such as CSA, NCCSA, or NBSTSA CSFA are noted. BLS is required; 1 year operating room experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed Surgical Assistant in Virginia required.
• CSFA or NCCSA certification preferred or required as listed.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon with intraoperative tasks including setup, retraction, suturing, and dressing applications.
• Support pre‑operative and post‑operative patient care and communication with the team.
• Ensure proper equipment setup and sterile technique throughout procedures.

Skills

Interdisciplinary communication

Surgical assistance

Team collaboration

Education

Trade School Graduate CAAHEP – Surgical Assistant

Job description

Overview

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

City/State

Suffolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Hours

7am‑4pm Monday‑Friday

Sign‑On Bonus

Up to $7,500 for new graduates; $15,000 for experienced candidates (1 year) available for qualified candidates.

Role Description

The Certified Surgical Assistant anticipates the needs of the surgical team. The assistant assists the surgeon with tasks such as selecting equipment, setting up tables and positioning equipment, providing retraction for visualization of the surgical site, cauterizing bleeding vessels, suturing and closing incisions, instilling medications, applying surgical dressings, splints, and casts. In addition to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs pre‑operative and post‑operative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The assistant uses effective interdisciplinary communication to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.

Education

• Trade School Graduate CAAHEP – Surgical Assistant required

Certification / Licensure

• Licensed Surgical Assistant – Virginia required
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) – National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA)
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) – National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) required

Experience

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

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 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if eligibility criteria are met

About the Hospital

Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175‑bed state‑of‑the‑art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. The hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high‑quality, patient‑centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the facility specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight‑loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.

Sentara Health is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, guiding principles that ensure the workforce reflects the communities served.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

For positions 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, Wyoming.