Surgical First Assistant II *SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED!*
Company: Sentara Health
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: November 16, 2024
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Job Description:
City/State
Norfolk, VA
Overview
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Sentara is hiring an experienced Surgical First Assistant II for
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, in Norfolk, Virginia.
Sign On Bonuses up to$15,000 sign on bonus available for qualified
candidates!
Shift:
Full Time, Rotating Shift
REQUIREMENTS:
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!
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Job Summary
The 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 extern
Graduate 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 orientation
Current 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 - National Commission for the
Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA), Licensed Surgical
Assistant - State license - North Carolina, Licensed Surgical
Assistant - State license - Virginia Department of Health
Professionals (VADHP)
Surgical Assistant
Skills
Active Listening, Communication
Sentara 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. Associated topics: general surgery,
laparoscopic, robotics, surg, surgeon, surgery, surgery
physician
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