JR-85990 Certified Surgical Assistant II- Main Operating Room Job

Additional Job Description
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital - Operating Room is hiring a full time Certified Surgical Assistant II for a Full Time, second shift position.

Hours are 9am to 9pm- 36 hours per week. No Call Required.

Schedule: Block scheduling, 3 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 6 days off (Ex: would work W, TH, F be off the weekend work M, T, W and come back in the next Wednesday).

Up to $15,000 sign on bonus for qualified candidates!

Department Information: Performing an average of 7,000 cases each year, the Operating Room at SMJH has 8 OR suites and offers a variety of service lines including; Complex GYN, Neurosurgery, Vascular/Thoracic and Orthopedic surgery. It is also the 2nd highest-performing OR in the Sentara system for Orthopedic total joint procedures.

Overview

The Surgical Assistant II 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. In addition to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The surgical assistant uses effective interdisciplinary communication to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.

Demonstrates in depth clinical and technical skills in 3 surgical specialties. Participates in departmental improvement efforts to include quality improvement projects, conducting in-services, etc.

Participates in the orientation process for new employees and the educational instruction for the Surgical Assistant student, intern, or extern Graduate of CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited Surgical Assistant Program.

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

Surgical Assistant license required for appropriate state of practice

Education

TS – Trade School Graduate – Surgical Assistant

Certification/Licensure

Licensed Surgical Assistant – Virginia

Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - Certifications - National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) OR

Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - Certifications - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) 

Experience

3 years of Operating room experience required

Demonstrates in depth clinical and technical skills in 3 surgical specialties. required

Participates in departmental improvement efforts to include quality improvement projects, conducting in-services, etc. required

Uses effective interdisciplinary communication to facilitate optimal patient outcomes required