Certified Surgical Assistant II- Main OR
Certified Surgical Assistant II- Main OR
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City/State
Charlottesville VAWork Shift
First (Days)Overview:
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Certified Surgical Assistant II for the Main OR in Charlottesville VA. This is a first shift position 10 hour- 7a to 5p Monday to Friday- alternating days off. Call required 6 to 7 days per 6-week schedule and includes one weekend. 7p to 7a on weekends for call weekday call is 5p to 7a.
Sign on bonus up to $15000 available for qualified candidates
Department Information:Performing an average of 7000 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.
Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN Turnover rate
Patient Satisfaction scores are highest in the system at Martha Jefferson
Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32500
Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson
The Surgical Assistant II works as a 1st or 2nd assistant to the surgeon and under the direction/supervision of that surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. The Surgical Assistant works as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team collaborating with nurses anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.
Education
Graduate of CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited Surgical Assistant Program required.
Trade School Graduate- Required.
Certification/Licensure
Surgical Assistant license required for appropriate state of practice Required
BLS certification Required
One of the following certifications required: 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)
Experience
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.
3 years of experience as a surgical assistant Required.
Keywords: Surg assist Surgical assistant Surgical Services Surgical Tech CST OR Surgery Surgical Services Operating Room CAAHEP CSA NCCSACSFANBSTA
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Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital located in Charlottesville VA is a Magnet status 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.
Today our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care Heart and Vascular Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center) Orthopedics and Maternity.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30000-member workforce. Diversity inclusion and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission to improve health every day this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Kansas Louisiana Maine Maryland Minnesota Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Employment Type
Full-Time
