Surgical Assistant II: Advanced OR Support

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks a Surgical Assistant II at Memorial Regional Medical Center in Virginia. The role supports surgeons as first assistant, maintaining sterile technique and assisting with instrument counts, OR setup, and case preparation.

The position requires a Surgical Assistant Program completion, CSA certification, and one year of surgical experience. Virginia BOM registration may be required. Bonus eligibility is noted for external applicants with RN experience.

Qualifications

• The candidate has completed a Surgical Assistant Program and is ready for clinical duties.
• Certification as a CSA is required or preferred depending on hire location.
• Virginia registration with the Board of Medicine may be required.

Responsibilities

• Routinely acts as first assistant on cases within multiple service lines and maintains sterile technique.
• Assist with OR setup, instrument counts, and sponge/sharp/ instrument checks.
• Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and draping.
• Provide assistance securing drains and wound closure under surgeon supervision.
• Ensure proper communication with circulating nurse and team regarding equipment and sterility.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Assistant Program

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks a Surgical Assistant II at Memorial Regional Medical Center in Virginia. The role supports surgeons as first assistant, maintaining sterile technique and assisting with instrument counts, OR setup, and case preparation.

The position requires a Surgical Assistant Program completion, CSA certification, and one year of surgical experience. Virginia BOM registration may be required. Bonus eligibility is noted for external applicants with RN experience.