Certified Surgical Assistant II

Sentara
parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), 403(b)
United States, North Carolina, Elizabeth City
Nov 05, 2024
City/State Elizabeth City, NC Overview Work Shift First (Days) (United States of America) Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, NC is hiring a Certified Surgical Assistant II. The Certified Surgical Assistant II 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. Trade School Graduate Surgical Tech License/Certification 3 years' experience as Certified Surgical Assistant required Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B with matching funds, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more. Enhanced Benefitsto support you and your family include: Paid Parental Leave, Adoption/Infertility/Surrogacy Reimbursement, Family Caregiver Leave, and Emergency Back-up Care. Enhanced Benefits to promote your well-being and secure your financial future include: The Sentara Student Debt Program, Emergency Savings Account and a Floating holiday. Click on this link to see why you should consider joining the SAMC team:https://youtu.be/udHNuj8IOCE Click here to learn more about Sentara Albemarle Medical Center! This is an exciting time to join our team as we look to the future of our new facility with anticipated completion in 2025! The replacement hospital will be built ona 135-acre site near Halstead Boulevard Extended and Thunder Road in Elizabeth City and willfeature a modern, high-efficiency, patient-centric layout including a new medical office building. Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve! Keywords: Surgical Assistant, SA, CSA, OR, Operating Room, Indeed Job Summary The Certified Surgical Assistant II 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. Participates in the orientation process for new employees and the educational instruction for the SA Student, intern, or extern Graduate of CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited Surgical Assistant Program 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. Demonstrates in depth clinical and technical skills in 3 surgical specialties. 3 years' experience as Certified Surgical Assistant required, completion of new employee orientation Current employees must be an active participant in department improvement efforts (quality improvement project, conducting in-services), and in good standing with organizational commitments (annual EPR of at least Exceeds Expectations, no corrective actions within one year). Qualifications: TS - Trade School Graduate: Surgical Assistant (Required) Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, 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), Licensed Surgical Assistant - State license - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP) Surgical Assistant Skills Active Listening, Communication Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.