Certified Surgical Assistant

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.

Education

TS – Trade School Graduate CAAHEP – Surgical Assistant required

Certification/Licensure

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

Experience

1 year of Operating room experience preferred

Demonstrates in depth clinical and technical skills in surgical fields

Participate in departmental improvement efforts preferred

Uses effective interdisciplinary communication to facilitate optimal patient outcomes required