Surgical Assistants *SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED!*
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Surgical Assistants *SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED!*

Sentara Health

Location: Norfolk,VA, USA

Date: 2024-12-16T01:03:43Z

Job Description:
City/State Norfolk, VAOverviewWork Shift First (Days) (United States of America) Sentara is hiring Surgical Assistants in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Suffolk, Virginia. *Sign On Bonuses up to $15,000 Offered for qualified candidates! Relocation Packages available! NEW Surgical Assistant GRADS WELCOME! Surgical Assistant LOCATIONS hiring:
  • Sentara Virginia Beach General, Virginia Beach, VA
  • Sentara Norfolk General, Norfolk, VA
  • Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia
  • Sentara Obici, Suffolk, VA
Surgical Assistant SHIFTS: Multiple shift options available WHO SENTARA IS Sentara is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering more than 500 sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE (Elder Care), home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Parental and Caregiver Leave, Educational Assistance, Emergency Back-Up Care and other family benefits, a 401k/403B with matching funds, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.We welcome you to be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!Keywords: Surg Tech. Surgical Technologist. Surgical Technician. OR Tech. Monster. Talroo - Allied Health. CST. Surg Technician. Operating Room Tech. Operating Room. Surgical Tech. OR. CSA. OR Tech. First Assist. CFA. Cardiac Surgical Assistant. Cardiac OR. OR Professional. Surgical. Periop. Perioperative. Sign On Bonus. Surgical. Surgery. Surgeon. New Grad. Sign on. SA II. SA I. #INDEED. #LI-BA1 Job SummaryThe Certified Surgical Assistant II works as a 1st or 2nd assistant to the surgeon and under the direction and supervision of that surgeon may perform specific significant surgical tasks.Anticipating the needs of the surgical team, the Certified 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. The surgical assistant has responsibilities before, during and after the surgical procedure. The surgical assistant uses effective interdisciplinary communication to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.Participates in the orientation process for new employees and the educational instruction for the SA Student, intern, or externGraduate of CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited Surgical Assistant Program required. Graduate of medical school (foreign or domestic) may be substituted for education if currently certified or Credentialed as a Surgical Assistant or Surgical First Assistant issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, or the National Commission for Certification of Surgical Assistants or their successors in lieu of CAAHEP Surgical Assistant Program.Demonstrates in depth clinical and technical skills in 3 surgical specialties.3 years' experience as Certified Surgical Assistant required, completion of new employee orientationCurrent employees must be an active participant in department improvement efforts (quality improvement project, conducting in-services), and in good standing with organizational commitments (annual EPR of at least Exceeds Expectations, no corrective actions within one year).Qualifications:TS - Trade School Graduate: Surgical Assistant (Required)Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - Certifications - National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA), Certified Surgical Technologist/First Assistant (CST/CSFA) - Certifications - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), Licensed Surgical Assistant - State license - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)Surgical AssistantSkillsActive Listening, CommunicationSentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
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