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Certified Surgical Assistant

Job in Suffolk, Virginia, 23437, USA
Listing for: Sentara Health Plans
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Surgical Tech, Medical Assistant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15000 USD Yearly USD 15000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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** Sign on bonus up to $7,500 (new grad) - $15,000
- Experienced (1 year) available for qualified candidates.
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* Hours:

7am-4pm Monday-Friday
**** The Certified Surgical Assistant
** 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.
** Education
* ** TS – Trade School Graduate CAAHEP – Surgical Assistant required
** Certification/Licensure
*** Licensed Surgical Assistant – Virginia required
* 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) required
** Experience
* ** 1 year of Operating room experience preferred
* Demonstrates in depth clinical and technical skills in surgical fields
* Participate in departmental improvement efforts preferred
* Uses effective interdisciplinary communication to facilitate optimal patient outcomes required
** Benefits:
Caring For Your Family and Your Career****•
** Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance   
• Legal Resources Plan  
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
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