Surgical Assistant: OR First Assistant

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support the surgeon across all phases of surgery, enhancing productivity by reducing the need for a second physician. The role emphasizes readiness of equipment, sterile technique, and patient safety throughout procedures.

The ideal candidate has completed a Surgical Assistant program, current Board certification, and an active BLS certification, with recent practice in surgical settings.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Surgical Assistant program.
• Active practice within the last 12 months.
• Board certification and current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon in all phases of surgery.
• Determine equipment needs and ensure readiness.
• Prepare and deliver instruments and supplies as needed.
• Manage patient transfer from table to stretcher.
• Monitor counts of sponges, needles, and instruments during procedures.

Skills

Surgical asepsis

Patient transport

Instrument counts

Surgical positioning

CO2 laser safety

Urethral catheterization

Education

Surgical Assistant program

Board certification exam

BLS certification

Tools

Fracture table

Contraves microscope

Hip positioner

Mayfield attachments

Spinal frames

Endoscopes

Microscopes

Job description

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support the surgeon across all phases of surgery, enhancing productivity by reducing the need for a second physician. The role emphasizes readiness of equipment, sterile technique, and patient safety throughout procedures.

The ideal candidate has completed a Surgical Assistant program, current Board certification, and an active BLS certification, with recent practice in surgical settings.