Surgical First Assistant

Overview Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is looking for a dedicated Surgical First Assistant to join the OR team. This role will be full-time working four 8-hour shifts per week, from 07:30 to 16:00, with a variable day off and an on-call requirement for nights, weekends, and holidays. We offer competitive pay based on experience, a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance, if eligible. Plus, there are additional benefits and perks. Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also consistently recognized as a top employer in the D.C. metro area and the nation. Featured Benefits Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting on your first day. Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person, per year, at no cost. Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and more. Surgical First Assistant Job Responsibilities The Surgical First Assistant ensures improvements in practice settings by taking responsibility for self-development in lifelong learning. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource preceptor, and mentor. Provides safe therapeutic care by collaboration with surgeons and health care team in performing a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient. Utilizes standards, guidelines and pathways for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes. Teamwork—communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others and has respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines. Serves as a resource in at least 2 specialty areas/procedures. May perform additional duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: Completion of Surgical First Assistant program through an accredited organization; or medical school graduate with surgical training; or completion of a surgical assistant training program during military service in the United States. Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Surgical First Assistant; or 2 years of Surgical Technologist experience. Certification: Basic Life Support from American Heart Association required upon start. License: Licensed as Surgical Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia required upon start. Preferred experience AAS in Surgical Assisting or Surgical Technologist National Surgical Assistant Certification issued by the NBSTSA, or the NCCSA #J-18808-Ljbffr Inova Health System