Surgical Assistant (First Assist) - Harbour View Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Suffolk, VA

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About The Position

Responsible for 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, 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Providing exposure
• Assisting with hemostasis
• Skin closure
• Other technical tasks

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees