Surgical Assistant – OR (Entry-Level, Grow & Learn)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Surgical Assistant at St. Francis Medical Center. The role supports the provider during surgeries, with emphasis on learning and competency development in the OR environment.

It is an entry-level position offering growth, with requirements including a Surgical Assistant program completion and NBSTSA/NSAA/NCCSA certification pathways. Sign-on bonuses may apply for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Requires High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Surgical Assistant Program is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs surgical hand scrub, gowning and gloving.
• Functions as first or second assist on cases and supports sterile technique.
• Communicates with circulating nurse about instruments and sterility.
• Assists with OR case preparation and proper placement in the OR.
• Supports patient positioning, prepping, catheterization and draping.

Skills

Monitor patient conditions

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Assistant Program

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Surgical Assistant at St. Francis Medical Center. The role supports the provider during surgeries, with emphasis on learning and competency development in the OR environment.

It is an entry-level position offering growth, with requirements including a Surgical Assistant program completion and NBSTSA/NSAA/NCCSA certification pathways. Sign-on bonuses may apply for eligible candidates.