Surgical Assistant | OR Support + Sign-On Bonus

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000 for experienced

Sign-on bonus $7,500 for new grads

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks a Surgical Assistant to join the Mary Immaculate Hospital team. This entry-level role focuses on learning and growing within the surgical services environment under provider supervision.

The position emphasizes sterile technique, instrument handling, patient positioning, and assisting with case preparation. Competitive sign-on bonuses apply for experienced and new-grad candidates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program is required.
• BLS certification preferred; CSA/NSAA/NCCSA certs required (Virginia licensure may apply).
• One year health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs surgical hand scrub, gowning, and gloving.
• Acts as first/second assist and supports sterile field.
• Ensures instrument readiness and counts as required.
• Protects patient information and follows Universal Protocol.
• Supports OR case prep and proper equipment placement.
• Positioning, prepping, and catheterization duties as assigned.
• Assists with wound closure and dressing application.

Skills

Sterile technique

Monitor patient conditions

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Move with urgency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Assistant Program

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks a Surgical Assistant to join the Mary Immaculate Hospital team. This entry-level role focuses on learning and growing within the surgical services environment under provider supervision.

The position emphasizes sterile technique, instrument handling, patient positioning, and assisting with case preparation. Competitive sign-on bonuses apply for experienced and new-grad candidates.