Surgical Assistant bei OrthoVirginia

Join OrthoVirginia, Virginia's largest provider of expert orthopedic and therapy care, as 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. 

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

OrthoVirginia, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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