Certified Surgical Assistant

1 day ago

Hampton, Virginia, United States Sentara Full time

Department and Name: General Surgery / OR- Sentara CarePlex Hospital

Physical Location: Hampton, VA

Location Type: On-Site

Employment Status: Regular-Full time

Shift: First (Days)

Posted Date: October 21, 2025

Job Overview

Sentara is hiring a Certified Surgical Assistant in Hampton, Virginia

This is a Full-Time Day shift opportunity with great benefits.

The shift is Monday-Friday from 6:45 am-12:15 pm.

Weeknights call requirements: 7 pm- 7 am

Weekend call requirements: on and 7am -7 pm and 7 pm-7 am

Call is required with a 30-minute response time.

Approximately, 7 call shifts are required in a 6-week schedule period.

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.

Qualifications

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

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave
  • Competitive Retirement Saving programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
  • Student Debt Program

Plus, Sentara just added MORE benefits that support your and your family's needs.

For more information about our employee benefits click Benefits – Sentara )

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