Surgical First Assistant I Certified (csa)

Sentara

Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Fully remote
Surgical team anticipation
Intraoperative assistance
Preoperative and postoperative duties
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

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center.

Matching Summary

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.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Surgical team anticipation
  • Intraoperative assistance
  • Preoperative and postoperative duties
  • Interdisciplinary communication

Nice-to-have

  • Patient outcome facilitation
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Key Requirements

  • CAAHEP accredited Surgical Assistant Program graduate
  • Virginia Surgical Assistant License
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Prior Surgical Experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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