What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Assistant position at Medworks Surgical Inc.?
Location: Central & Eastern Virginia (Richmond, Charlottesville, Tidewater)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Field-Based
About The Role
Medworks is hiring a Surgical First Assistant to support surgeons and clinical teams in hospitals and surgery centers across Central and Eastern Virginia. This is a mobile, hands-on role supporting scheduled surgical cases alongside Medworks teammates and facility staff.
You'll assist surgeons during procedures, help maintain a sterile environment, and support efficient case flow in the operating room.
Key Responsibilities
Medworks provides surgical equipment services and procedural support to hospitals and surgery centers across multiple states. We partner with clinical teams to support safe, efficient procedures and reliable equipment performance.
Medworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type: Full-Time, Field-Based
About The Role
Medworks is hiring a Surgical First Assistant to support surgeons and clinical teams in hospitals and surgery centers across Central and Eastern Virginia. This is a mobile, hands-on role supporting scheduled surgical cases alongside Medworks teammates and facility staff.
You'll assist surgeons during procedures, help maintain a sterile environment, and support efficient case flow in the operating room.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist surgeons during procedures under appropriate supervision
- Support patient positioning, draping, and sterile field maintenance
- Prepare operating rooms with required instruments, equipment, and supplies
- Anticipate procedural needs and respond to surgeon requests during cases
- Operate and support Medworks surgical equipment as trained
- Follow infection control, laser safety, and facility protocols
- Communicate clearly with surgeons, nurses, and OR staff
- Assist with post-case cleanup, equipment breakdown, and restocking
- Document case details and equipment usage per Medworks guidelines
- Active certification as one of the following:
- Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA)
- Certified First Assistant (CFA)
- Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)
- Surgical Assistant-Certified (SA-C)
- Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and sterile technique
- Ability to work in fast-paced clinical environments
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel between facilities
- Experience in urology, gynecology, or general surgery
- Prior hospital or ambulatory surgery center experience
- Primarily Monday–Friday
- Schedule based on surgical case times (early starts or extended days may occur)
- Occasional on-call rotation as needed
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Company-provided training and development
Medworks provides surgical equipment services and procedural support to hospitals and surgery centers across multiple states. We partner with clinical teams to support safe, efficient procedures and reliable equipment performance.
Medworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer