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Surgical Assistant Extern

Sentara
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2026

Sentara is hiring a Surgical Assistant Extern at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.

Shift: PRN

Overview

The Operating Room Surgical Assistant Extern is responsible and accountable in collaboration with a Surgical Assistant to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care delivered to patients undergoing surgery. The surgical assistant extern is specifically trained to meet the unique needs of patients from infancy to geriatrics. He/she is responsible for performing those duties of a first assistant during surgical procedures and participates as a team member by performing additional duties when need arises during productive work hours.

Student in the final year of accredited school Surgical Assistant program required.

Education

  • Final year of Surgical Assistant schooling required.

Certification/Licensure

  • N/A

Experience

  • No experience required

KEYWORDS: Talroo – Allied Health. CST. Surg Assist. Extern. SA Extern. Surgical Assistant extern. Surgical assistant internship.

Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000

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