Sentara is hiring a Surgical Assistant at Sentara Norfolk General's Heart Hospital, in Norfolk, Virginia.Sign on Bonus up to $15,000 offered for qualified candidates.OverviewThe Certified Surgical Assistant anticipates the needs of the surgical team, the 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. In addition to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. 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 ProgramSurgical Assistant license required for appropriate state of practiceEducation
Surgical Assistant Trade School Degree REQUIRED
Certification/Licensure
Virginia Surgical Assistant License REQUIRED
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIRED
Experience
Cardiac experience strongly preferred
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