Surgical Assistant, Senior

About the role

Under the direct and indirect supervision of the attending physician, the Surgical Assistant – Senior provides quality, individualized patient care throughout all phases of the surgical experience. The role involves collaborating with the surgical team, interpreting patient data, and performing services in accordance with department policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team in delivering patient‑centered care during pre‑operative, intra‑operative, and post‑operative phases.
• Assess and interpret patient data to determine age‑appropriate requirements and provide services accordingly.
• Independently scrub Orthopedics, General, Vascular, and Gynecological cases.
• Cover scrub call as needed and respond to rotating weekday and weekend call assignments.
• Collect, organize, and enter information into the patient scheduling application.
• Provide technically skilled assistance for various surgical operations, including instrumentation and sterile/aseptic technique.
• Demonstrate effective customer service, verbal and non‑verbal communication, interpersonal relationship, and time‑management skills.
• Complete generic and department‑specific skill validation and competency testing.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out‑of‑town locations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a recognized first‑assist program with National Certification or RN required, or a physician from another country practicing in the United States as a First Assistant.
• Minimum of 4 years of assisting experience preferred.
• Certified Surgical First Assistant or RN First Assistant required, or meet another Board‑approved pathway (military training, DOL‑registered apprenticeship, or applicable grandfathering criteria).
• Must be registered with the Virginia Board of Medicine as a Surgical Assistant in accordance with Virginia Code 54.1‑2956.12.
• Ability to independently scrub a variety of case types and cover scrub call.
• Proficiency in customer service, communication (verbal and non‑verbal), interpersonal relationships, and time management.
• Physical ability to stand constantly, walk frequently, bend/stoop, and lift/push/pull up to 100 lb (use safe‑handling equipment for loads over 35 lb).

Pay

The base compensation range for this role is $41.54 – $67.46 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, and education. This range does not include incentive compensation such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, or other applicable programs.

Schedule

• Four 10‑hour shifts per week, 07:00 – 17:30.
• Rotating call responsibilities on weekdays and weekends.
• On‑call duties as directed, including coverage of scrub call.
• Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out‑of‑town locations as needed.

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus available.