Certified Surgical Assistant

Sentara Ambulatory Surgery Belle Harbour – Certified Surgical Assistant I

Location:

Suffolk, VA

Shift: Rotating (7am-4pm Monday‑Friday)

Job type:
Full‑time

Sentara Ambulatory Surgery Belle Harbour is hiring a Certified Surgical Assistant I in Suffolk, Virginia. This is a full‑time position with a sign‑on bonus up to $7,500 for new graduates or $15,000 for those with at least one year of experience.

• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
• Assist the surgeon with tasks such as selecting equipment, setting up tables, positioning equipment, providing retraction for visualization of the surgical site, cauterization of bleeding vessels, suturing and closure of incision, instillation of medications, application of surgical dressings, splints, and casts.
• Perform pre‑operative and post‑operative duties to better facilitate proper patient care.
• Use effective interdisciplinary communication to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.

• Trade School Graduate CAAHEP – Surgical Assistant required.
• Licensed Surgical Assistant – Virginia required.
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) (National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants or National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association required.

• 1 year of operating room experience preferred.
• Demonstrated in‑depth clinical and technical skills in surgical fields.
• Participation in departmental improvement efforts preferred.
• Effective interdisciplinary communication required.

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans.
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave.
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave.
• Emergency Backup Care.
• Long‑Term, Short‑Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k)/403(b) with Employer Match.
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year.
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000.
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development.
• Pet Insurance.
• Legal Resources Plan.
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on diversity and inclusiveness.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day", this is a tobacco‑free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

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