Surgical Assistant

OrthoVirginia, Virginia's largest provider of expert orthopedic and therapy care, is currently seeking a full-time, experienced Surgical Assistant to join our team!

OrthoVirginia exists to champion healthy, vibrant, active communities, one person at a time.

We value compassion, excellence, and unity as we achieve our vision of setting the standard of excellence for patient-centered, high-quality care.

Along with a collaborative, team-oriented work environment, our outstanding employment package includes competitive salaries, excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off (PTO), a generous 401k incentive plan, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and a company-wide wellness program.

Summary Functions as a first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures in accordance with credentials, privileges, experience, education, and competency verification Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 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). Function as a first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures by providing assistance through correct use of instruments, retractors, suction, and sponging techniques as directed by the surgeon.

handling and dissecting tissues as directed by the surgeon.

clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, and ligating vessels as directed by the surgeon.

placing drains as directed by the surgeon; and suturing muscle, fascia, subcutaneous, and skin as directed by the surgeon.

Serve as a resource to peers, colleagues, and others in relation to first assistant activities.

Maintain regulatory, credentialing, and privileging requirements necessary for practice as a first assistant.

Participate in ongoing educational and competency verification activities applicable to first assistant activities.

Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.

Compliance Responsibilities Compliant with all federal and state statutes including OSHA.

Compliant with all AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care) standards and AORN Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices.

Job Requirements: Education/Licensure/Certification -- Mandatory: Graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program Certified surgical technologist (CST) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Qualifications Required: 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 Preferred: Five years perioperative services experience Completion of the organization's credentialing process Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft® Word) Physical Demands: Physically demanding, high-stress environment Exposure to blood, sharp instruments and other devices, body fluids and tissue, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients Manual and finger dexterity Hand and eye coordination Standing and walking for extensive periods of time Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range Working under stressful conditions Working irregular hours Employment Type: Full Time