Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Full Time, Day Shift Certified Surgical Assistant!

Certified Surgical Assistant

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital – Charlottesville, VA

~Full Time and Day Shift~

Up to $15,000 sign on bonus for qualified candidates!

Minimum Requirements:

• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) or
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CFA)
• Licensed Surgical Assistant – Virginia
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Trade School Graduate – Surgical Assistant

Job Description:

• The Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA/CSFA) 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.
• 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.
• Must obtain Certified Surgical First Assistant or Certified Surgical Assistant certification within 6 months of hire if not available at hire.
• All current Virginia SAs and applicants must be certified and licensed through the Virginia Board of Medicine.

Department Information: Performing an average of 7,000 cases each year, the Operating Room at SMJH has 8 OR suites and offers a variety of service lines including; Complex GYN, Neurosurgery, Vascular/Thoracic and Orthopedic surgery. It is also the 2nd highest-performing OR in the Sentara system for Orthopedic total joint procedures. 

Facility Highlights: Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care. Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital was recognized by Soliant Health as the 2012 Most Beautiful Hospital in America.

Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.  Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates!  

Our Caring Workplace Environment:
• Our Caring Tradition of serving Charlottesville for 100+ years providing personalized care tailored to the needs of each patient
• Free and convenient parking
• Collaboration and shared governance
• CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital
• Staff resiliency program and EAP

Caring For Your Family and Your Career:
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250 year
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to
complete CEUs and professional development
• Emergency Backup Care – 10 days
• Paid Parental Leave – up to 4 weeks
• Family Caregiver Leave – 2 weeks
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up
to $10,000

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, join the Sentara Team!   

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