Surgical Assistant - Weekend Day Shift | Sign-On Bonus

Sentara; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is seeking a Surgical Assistant for weekend days. The role supports the surgeon as a 1st or 2nd assistant, handling instrument setup, retraction, suturing, and intraoperative tasks.

The position includes preop and postop duties to improve patient care, with a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates. Certification as a Virginia Surgical Assistant is required along with BLS.

Qualifications

• Virginia Surgical Assistant License is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon as 1st or 2nd assistant.
• Set up tables and position equipment; select instruments.
• Provide visualization with retraction and hemostasis."
• Suture and close incisions; apply dressings and casts.
• Perform preoperative and postoperative duties to support patient care.

Skills

Surgical assistant

Surgical first assist

NBSTSA

NCCT

Education

Virginia Surgical Assistant License

BLS Certification

Job description

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is seeking a Surgical Assistant for weekend days. The role supports the surgeon as a 1st or 2nd assistant, handling instrument setup, retraction, suturing, and intraoperative tasks.

The position includes preop and postop duties to improve patient care, with a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates. Certification as a Virginia Surgical Assistant is required along with BLS.