Certified Surgical Assistant II- Main Operating Room

Sentara Health•Charlottesville, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Assistant II anticipates the needs of the surgical team, the Surgical Assistant assists the surgeon with tasks such as selecting equipment, set up of various tables and positioning equipment, providing retraction for visualization of surgical site, cauterization of bleeding vessels, suturing and closure of incision, instillation of medications, application of surgical dressings, splints, and casts. In addition to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The surgical assistant uses effective interdisciplinary communication to facilitate optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrates in depth clinical and technical skills in 3 surgical specialties. Participates in departmental improvement efforts to include quality improvement projects, conducting in-services, etc. Participates in the orientation process for new employees and the educational instruction for the Surgical Assistant student, intern, or extern

Requirements

Graduate of CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited Surgical Assistant Program required.
Surgical Assistant license required for appropriate state of practice
Licensed Surgical Assistant – Virginia
Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - Certifications - National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) OR Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - Certifications - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
3 years of Operating room experience required
Demonstrates in depth clinical and technical skills in 3 surgical specialties.
Participates in departmental improvement efforts to include quality improvement projects, conducting in-services, etc.
Uses effective interdisciplinary communication to facilitate optimal patient outcomes

Responsibilities

Anticipates the needs of the surgical team
Assists the surgeon with tasks such as selecting equipment, set up of various tables and positioning equipment, providing retraction for visualization of surgical site, cauterization of bleeding vessels, suturing and closure of incision, instillation of medications, application of surgical dressings, splints, and casts
Performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care
Uses effective interdisciplinary communication to facilitate optimal patient outcomes
Demonstrates in depth clinical and technical skills in 3 surgical specialties
Participates in departmental improvement efforts to include quality improvement projects, conducting in-services, etc
Participates in the orientation process for new employees and the educational instruction for the Surgical Assistant student, intern, or extern

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met