Surgical Assistant II

Sentara Hospitals•Suffolk, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Certified Surgical Assistant I in Suffolk, Virginia. This is a PRN position. The Certified Surgical Assistant 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.

Requirements

Licensed Surgical Assistant – Virginia required
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) required
Demonstrates in depth clinical and technical skills in surgical fields
Uses effective interdisciplinary communication to facilitate optimal patient outcomes required

Nice To Haves

1 year of Operating room experience preferred
Participate in departmental improvement efforts preferred

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.
Provides retraction for visualization of surgical site.
Cauterizes bleeding vessels.
Sutures and closes incision.
Instills medications.
Applies surgical dressings, splints, and casts.
Performs preoperative and postoperative duties.
Uses effective interdisciplinary communication to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.

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
Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met