Surgical Assistant: OR Team Partner

Sentara Health; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Job summary

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, VA seeks a Surgical Assistant to support the surgical team as a 1st or 2nd assistant. The role requires graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited program and an active Surgical Assistant license for the applicable state.

Duties include equipment setup, retraction, and intraoperative support, with pre/postoperative responsibilities to optimize patient care. The position offers full-time hours with a base pay range and potential bonuses, reflecting

Qualifications

• Trade school completion required.
• Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Assistant Program required.
• Surgical Assistant license required for state practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon as 1st or 2nd assistant during procedures.
• Prepare equipment and positioning for surgery.
• Provide visualization and retraction for the surgical site; assist with hemostasis.
• Perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Surgical assistance

Patient care

Education

CAAHEP Surgical Assistant Program

Job description

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, VA seeks a Surgical Assistant to support the surgical team as a 1st or 2nd assistant. The role requires graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited program and an active Surgical Assistant license for the applicable state.

Duties include equipment setup, retraction, and intraoperative support, with pre/postoperative responsibilities to optimize patient care. The position offers full-time hours with a base pay range and potential bonuses, reflecting