Surgical Assistant - St. Mary's Hospital

Bon Secours Health System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Surgical Assistant to join their team at St. Mary's Hospital. This role involves providing essential support during surgical procedures, ensuring patient care and safety under the supervision of a medical doctor. The ideal candidate will have experience in surgical assistance and a strong commitment to patient care. With a focus on teamwork and excellence, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the surgical department. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers competitive benefits, including sign-on bonuses for qualified candidates.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employer contributions to retirement savings

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• 3 years experience or completion of Surgical Assistant program required.
• Must maintain current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist during surgical procedures under MD supervision.
• Provide exposure, assist with hemostasis and skin closure.

Skills

Surgical Assistance

Hemostasis

Skin Closure

Robotic Surgery

CPR Certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Completion of Surgical Assistant program

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

Surgical Assistant - St. Mary's Hospital

Three -12 hour shifts - 7:45 am - 8:15 pm

Candidates accepting a full time offer of employment may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of $5000 for new graduates and $7500 for candidates with at least one year of experience! Rules & restrictions apply, ask your recruiter for details. Internal BSMH associates are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of this position is that of a team member in the provision of care to the patient undergoing a surgical procedure. The team member functions in the assistant role during procedures, under supervision of the MD, and performs duties which include but are not limited to, providing exposure, assisting with hemostasis, skin closure, robotic surgery and other technical tasks. The team member also functions in a variety of other duties, in support of the mission and goals of the department and hospital.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. High School diploma or GED
2. Three (3) years experience and/or completion of Surgical Assistant program.
3. Maintains current CPR certification.
4. Registered with the Virginia Board of Medicine. Registration with the Virginia Board of Medicine is required for new employees who were certified or trained in the military.

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Inpatient Surgery - St. Mary's - Richmond

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].