Certified Surgical Assistant

ATC Travelers A
2800 Godwin Blvd, Suffolk, VA
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Position Summary

Sentara Obici Hospital is seeking a skilled Certified Surgical Assistant to join our dynamic surgical services department. Working under the direct supervision of the attending surgeon, you will serve as a 1st or 2nd assistant, supporting multidisciplinary surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes before, during, and after surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Intraoperative Assistance: Assist surgeons by providing tissue retraction, visualizing the operative site, cauterizing bleeding vessels, and applying appropriate surgical dressings, splints, and casts.
Surgical Suturing: Perform wound closure and suturing of incisions under the direct supervision and guidelines of the attending physician.
Preparation & Positioning: Anticipate the needs of the surgical team by selecting appropriate equipment, setting up tables, and safely positioning patients for procedures.
Medication Administration: Assist with the instillation of medications as directed by the surgeon.
Pre & Post-Operative Duties: Complete necessary pre-operative patient preparations and assist with post-operative care and interdisciplinary communication.
Safety & Compliance: Strictly adhere to infection control protocols, hospital policies, and regulatory guidelines to maintain a sterile, safe OR environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited Surgical Assistant program.
Certification: Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) through the NBSTSA OR Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) through the NCCSA.
Licensure: Valid Virginia Surgical Assistant License.
Life Support: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of Operating Room experience preferred, though new graduates may apply for entry-level tiers.
On-Call Availability: Must reside within 30 minutes of the hospital location for on-call purposes (requires rotating weekday overnight and weekend on-call shifts).

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE

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