Surgical Assistant - Certified

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Overview

Work Shift

First (Days) (United States of America)

Sentara is hiring a Certified Surgical Assistant for the Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.

A $15,000 Sign On Bonus offered for qualified candidates! Relocation Packages available.

Shift:

Full Time (4 10's starting at either 7a or 9a)

Rotating Shift

Call Required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Virginia Surgical Assistant License/Registration REQUIRED
• National Certification REQUIRED
• Completion of Surgical Assistant program REQUIRED

The Certified Surgical Assistant 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.

Surgical Assistant will be trained to assist the cardiac team.

Hospital Overview

Sentara Heart Hospital is the region's first and only dedicated heart hospital. This exceptional facility carries on Sentara Norfolk General's tradition for cardiac excellence by consistently ranking among the nation's top 50 heart programs in the U.S. News & World Report's annual hospital rankings.

The cardiothoracic operating room is part of the surgical services team that treat open-heart (cardiothoracic) patients.  We are made up of five operating rooms which includes a hybrid OR.  We handle 8+ OR cases daily.

Keywords:  SA cardiac. SA. Surgical Assistant. Talroo-Allied Health. Surgical First Assist. CSA. CSFA. Cardiac SA. Cardiac OR.

Job Summary

The Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA/CSFA) 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.

Qualifications:

TS - Trade School Graduate: Surgical Assistant (Required)

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