Certified Surgical Assistant II- Main Operating Room

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital - Operating Room is hiring a full time Certified Surgical Assistant II for a Full Time, day shift position.

Hours four 10 hour shifts per week.

Schedule: 645-515p, 4 days a week, with call, 7 days in a six week period. Rotating days off, overnight for call 5-7.

Up to $15,000 sign on bonus for qualified candidates!

Department Information: Performing an average of 7,000 cases each year, the Operating Room at SMJH has 8 OR suites and offers a variety of service lines including; Complex GYN, Neurosurgery, Vascular/Thoracic and Orthopedic surgery. It is also the 2nd highest-performing OR in the Sentara system for Orthopedic total joint procedures. 

Overview

The Surgical Assistant II 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.

Demonstrates in depth clinical and technical skills in 3 surgical specialties. Participates in departmental improvement efforts to include quality improvement projects, conducting in-services, etc.

Participates in the orientation process for new employees and the educational instruction for the Surgical Assistant student, intern, or extern Graduate of CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited Surgical Assistant Program.

Graduate of CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited Surgical Assistant Program required.

Surgical Assistant license required for appropriate state of practice

Education

• TS – Trade School Graduate – Surgical Assistant

Certification/Licensure

• Licensed Surgical Assistant – Virginia

• 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) 

Experience

• 3 years of Operating room experience required

• Demonstrates in depth clinical and technical skills in 3 surgical specialties. required

• Participates in departmental improvement efforts to include quality improvement projects, conducting in-services, etc. required

• Uses effective interdisciplinary communication to facilitate optimal patient outcomes required

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