Surgical Assistant

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OrthoVirginia, Virginia's largest provider of expert orthopedic and therapy care, is seeking a full-time, certified Surgical Assistant. Our mission is to champion healthy, vibrant, active communities, one person at a time. We value compassion, excellence, and unity as we strive to set the standard of excellence for patient-centered, high-quality care.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Surgical Assistant to join our dynamic surgical team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, supporting surgeons with precision and expertise. If you have a passion for orthopedic and total joint procedures, we encourage you to apply and make a difference in surgical care.

Summary of Role

Join our dynamic surgical team as a first assistant, where you'll play a crucial role in operative and invasive procedures. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, supporting surgeons with precision and expertise. We value your skills and dedication, providing a platform for continuous learning and professional growth. If you have a passion for orthopedic and total joint procedures, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of our mission to deliver exceptional patient care.

Essential Duties:

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Review patient health data relevant to the operative or invasive procedure (e.g., history and physical).
• Assist in surgeries by:
• Using instruments, retractors, suction, and sponging techniques.
• Handling and dissecting tissues.
• Clamping and ligating vessels, coagulating bleeding points.
• Placing drains and suturing muscle, fascia, subcutaneous, and skin as directed by the surgeon.
• Serve as a resource to peers and colleagues.
• Maintain regulatory, credentialing, and privileging requirements.
• Participate in ongoing education and competency verification.
• Ensure privacy and confidentiality of health information.

Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
• Certified surgical assistant (CSA), Certified surgical first assistant (CSFA), Surgical assistant, certified, (SA-C) or equivalent certification.
• Licensure to practice in the State of Virginia.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• At least two years of perioperative services experience, with a preference for orthopedic and total joint procedures.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Pre-Employment background check, drug screen and TB test required for all new hires.

OrthoVirginia, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.