Senior Surgical Assistant

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara is hiring a Surgical Assistant at Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach Virginia.

Sign on Bonus up to $15,000 offered for qualified candidates.

Overview

Job Description

The Senior 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. Functions as a team leader, preceptor and educator.

The Senior Surgical Assistant is a working resource to the Surgical Assistant teams. The responsibilities include coordinating staffing and work assignments during the shift, real-time monitoring performance to ensure department standards and procedures are followed and researching and resolving the team's issues. They serve as point-of-contact to both internal and external customers for the assigned shift and address problems at the time they occur. Assists department leadership in the interviewing process, preparing and reviewing reports, performing QA audits, mentoring and oversight of staff development, managing department supply levels, and participating in meetings and workgroups.

Participates in the development and annual review of unit based clinical orientation guide; demonstrates proficiency in advanced skills (Examples may include: Performs harvesting of veins, proper preparation of an ACL graft, preparation of surgical mesh etc.); and serves as a mentor and role model to students, new employees, and fellow staff.

Demonstrates in depth clinical and technical skills in 3 surgical specialties and outstanding performance in 1 to 2 specialties with documented recognition by provider or leader. Participates in departmental improvement efforts to include quality improvement projects, conducting in-services, etc.

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

Licensed Surgical Assistant required for appropriate state of practice

Education

• Surgical Assistant Trade School Degree REQUIRED

Certification/Licensure

• Virginia Surgical Assistant License REQUIRED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIRED

Experience

• 3 years Surgical Assistant experience REQUIRED

KEYWORDS: Talroo – Allied Health. CST. Surg Assist. CFS. Surgical Assistant. Certified Surgical Assistant. Surgical First Assist. NBSTSA. NCCT.

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is:$36.89 - $61.48

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave • Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development• Pet Insurance • Legal Resources Plan• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities.As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginia’s only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-memb