Certified Surgical Assistant

1 month ago

Woodbridge, United States Sentara Full time

City/State

Woodbridge, VA

Overview

Work Shift

First (Days) (United States of America)

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.

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.

Must obtain Certified Surgical First Assistant or Certified Surgical Assistant certification within 6 months of hire if not available at hire. All current Virginia SAs and applicants must be certified and licensed through the Virginia Board of Medicine.

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.

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