Certified Surgical Assistant

ATC Travelers A•Hampton, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) works collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative nursing staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Operating under the direct supervision of the attending surgeon and in accordance with hospital policies, the CSA serves as a first or second assistant across various specialties.

Requirements

Must hold a valid Virginia Surgical Assistant License.
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification (CSA/CSFA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Strong clinical and technical surgical skills
Excellent interdisciplinary communication
Ability to remain calm in high-pressure environments

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year of operating room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Review patient medical history, verify surgical consents, and assist with preoperative patient evaluations.
Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and participate in intraoperative "time-out" and briefing protocols.
Select necessary surgical instruments, set up tables, and assist in safely positioning the patient for the procedure.
Provide optimal visualization of the surgical site by holding retractors and managing tissue as directed by the surgeon.
Assist in achieving and maintaining hemostasis, including the clamping and cauterization of bleeding vessels.
Suture and close surgical incisions layer-by-layer using methods and materials per the surgeon’s directive.
Assist with the instillation of medications and the application of surgical dressings, splints, and casts.
Assist the clinical team with the safe transfer of the patient from the operating table to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU).
Help provide both verbal and written postoperative care instructions.
Verify and update electronic health records (EHR) to reflect the surgical intervention.