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Surgical Assistant

Sentara Health
Suffolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2026

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Certified Surgical Assistant I in Suffolk, Virginia. This is a full-time position.

Sign on bonus up to $7,500 (new grad) - $15,000- Experienced (1 year) available for qualified candidates.

Hours: 7am-4pm Monday-Friday

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

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $39.96 - $59.48 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.

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