Surgical Assistant – Inpatient OR (Entry-Level)

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Professional development and education

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Surgical Assistant at Maryview Medical Center. The role involves assisting in surgery, maintaining sterile technique, and ensuring proper OR setup and patient preparation under the surgeon's supervision.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a Surgical Assistant Program. Certification and Virginia registration requirements apply; entry-level growth is emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program (required).
• Certified Surgical Assistant certification preferred/required depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Functions as first or second assist, maintains sterile technique.
• Prepares OR with proper equipment and maintains sterile field.
• Positioning, prepping and draping patients; assist under surgeon supervision.

Skills

Monitor patient conditions

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Move with urgency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Assistant Program

Tools

Sterile technique

Surgical instruments

Power equipment handling

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Surgical Assistant at Maryview Medical Center. The role involves assisting in surgery, maintaining sterile technique, and ensuring proper OR setup and patient preparation under the surgeon's supervision.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a Surgical Assistant Program. Certification and Virginia registration requirements apply; entry-level growth is emphasized.