Certified Surgical Assistant

ATC Travelers A • Suffolk, VA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Obici Hospital is seeking a skilled Certified Surgical Assistant to join our dynamic surgical services department. Working under the direct supervision of the attending surgeon, you will serve as a 1st or 2nd assistant, supporting multidisciplinary surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes before, during, and after surgical procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Assistant program.
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) through the NBSTSA OR Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) through the NCCSA.
• Valid Virginia Surgical Assistant License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Must reside within 30 minutes of the hospital location for on-call purposes (requires rotating weekday overnight and weekend on-call shifts).

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 year of Operating Room experience preferred, though new graduates may apply for entry-level tiers.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons by providing tissue retraction, visualizing the operative site, cauterizing bleeding vessels, and applying appropriate surgical dressings, splints, and casts.
• Perform wound closure and suturing of incisions under the direct supervision and guidelines of the attending physician.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team by selecting appropriate equipment, setting up tables, and safely positioning patients for procedures.
• Assist with the instillation of medications as directed by the surgeon.
• Complete necessary pre-operative patient preparations and assist with post-operative care and interdisciplinary communication.
• Strictly adhere to infection control protocols, hospital policies, and regulatory guidelines to maintain a sterile, safe OR environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree