Surgical Assistant

Sentara Hospitals • Virginia Beach, VA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Assistant works as a 1st or 2nd assistant to the surgeon and under the direction/supervision of that surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. Anticipating 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

• Virginia Surgical Assistant License REQUIRED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIRED

Nice To Haves

• No experience required

Responsibilities

• Works as a 1st or 2nd assistant to the surgeon.
• Assists the surgeon with selecting equipment.
• Assists with the set up of various tables and positioning equipment.
• Provides retraction for visualization of surgical site.
• Performs cauterization of bleeding vessels.
• Performs suturing and closure of 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
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Annual discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed