Surgical Assistant II: OR Support & Patient Care

Sentara Health; Maryland; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; 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 Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, VA, seeks a Surgical Assistant II to join the operating room team. The role includes assisting the surgeon as a 1st or 2nd assistant and coordinating with nurses and anesthesiologists to ensure patient safety.

The position requires a trade school background and a CAAHEP-accredited surgical assistant program, with licensure in the appropriate state and a swing shift schedule.

Qualifications

• The candidate has completed a recognized surgical assistant program (CAAHEP accredited).
• Trade school completion required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon as 1st or 2nd assistant during procedures.
• Prepare equipment, retract tissues, cauterize bleeding vessels, and suture incisions.
• Support preoperative and postoperative patient care and education.

Skills

Surgical assistant

OR teamwork

Education

Trade school

CAAHEP program

Job description

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, VA, seeks a Surgical Assistant II to join the operating room team. The role includes assisting the surgeon as a 1st or 2nd assistant and coordinating with nurses and anesthesiologists to ensure patient safety.

The position requires a trade school background and a CAAHEP-accredited surgical assistant program, with licensure in the appropriate state and a swing shift schedule.