Certified Surgical Assistant II- Main Operating Room

About the role

The Surgical Assistant II at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital - Operating Room is responsible for assisting surgeons during surgeries, performing preoperative and postoperative duties, and participating in departmental improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate and assist the surgical team with tasks such as setting up equipment, retraction, cauterization, suturing, and closing incisions.
• Provide medications and dressings as needed.
• Communicate effectively with the surgical team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Assist in maintaining sterile environments and ensuring proper sterilization techniques are followed.
• Perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and in-services.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited Surgical Assistant Program.
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) from NCCSA.
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) from NBSTSA.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA.
• Three years of operating room experience.

Qualifications

• Effective interdisciplinary communication skills.
• In-depth clinical and technical skills in three surgical specialties.

Skills

• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and 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.
• 401(k)/403(b) 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.