Surgical Assistant III - Part-Time

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Overview:

Sentara is hiring a Surgical Assistant III at Sentara Obici in Suffolk Virginia Beach Virginia.

Overview

The Surgical Assistant III 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 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.

The Surgical Assistant III participates in the development and annual review of unit based clinical orientation guide; demonstrates proficiency in advanced skills (Examples may include: Performs harvesting of veins proper preparation of an ACL graft preparation of surgical mesh etc.); and serves as a mentor and role model to students new employees and fellow staff.

Demonstrates in depth clinical and technical skills in 3 surgical specialties and outstanding performance in 1 to 2 specialties with documented recognition by provider or leader. Participates in departmental improvement efforts to include quality improvement projects conducting in-services etc.

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

Surgical Assistant license required for appropriate state of practice

Education

• Surgical Assistant Trade School Degree REQUIRED

Certification/Licensure

• Virginia Surgical Assistant License REQUIRED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIRED

Experience

• 5 years SA experience required

KEYWORDS: Talroo Allied Health.

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Sentara Obici Hospital a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine heart and vascular advanced imaging gynecological and comprehensive breast services behavioral health maternity weight loss surgery and a heartburn treatment center.

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:

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