Surgical Assistant - Operating Room - St. Mary's Hospital

Surgical Assistant - Operating Room - St. Mary's Hospital

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As a Bon Secours associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well‑being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon Secours – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia;
Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affiantative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email  If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at

Candidates accepting a full‑time offer of employment may be eligible for a sign‑on bonus of $5,000 (rules & restrictions apply, ask your recruiter for details). Internal BSMH associates are not eligible for sign‑on bonuses.

The Surgical Assistant serves in the assistant role in the provision of care to patients undergoing a surgical procedure under the supervision of the provider in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization. The Surgical Assistant is an entry‑level practitioner and focused on learning and growing in this role.

• Performs surgical hand scrub, gowning, and gloving according to policy. Routinely functions as first or second assist on assigned cases. Functions in the Surgical Tech capacity fulfilling the scrub role as assigned, demonstrating knowledge and implementation of sterile technique. Checks all instruments to ensure they are in proper working order prior to use. Assists with sponge, sharps, and instrument counts per policy and procedures.
  
  Handles specimens in accordance with hospital policy.
• Protects patient information based on hospital policy and government regulations to assure information is kept confidential. Participates in unit and hospital efforts to reduce adverse patient care events. Actively participates in the Universal Protocol procedures that assure correct site surgery.
• Communicates effectively with the circulating nurse upon observance of any missing or malfunctioning instruments and/or indication of any compromise to sterility. Reports any implants device, catheters, drains and packing circulator.
• Assists with OR case preparation:
  Utilizes surgeon’s preference list to procure equipment and arrange proper placement in the OR;
  Utilizes aseptic technique when establishing the sterile field, opening supplies and instruments;
  Assists with monitoring and maintaining the sterile field.
• Assists with patient positioning, skin clipping and prepping, foley catheterization and draping.
• Under the direct observation of the surgeon, may insert secondary trocars; place instruments through trocars; utilize power equipment and stapling devices (other than skin stapling); inject infiltration local anesthetic medications excluding Exparel. During surgical procedures: use sponges and suction; cauterization processes; appropriately place and manipulate retractors (with or without padding); irrigate the wound site(s); cut suture material, handle hemostats, and tie suture;
  
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