Surgical Assistant

Company: Orthovirginia
Location: Richmond
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

Join OrthoVirginia, Virginia's largest provider of expert orthopedic and therapy care, as a certified Surgical Assistant. Our mission is to champion healthy, vibrant, active communities, one person at a time. We value compassion, excellence, and unity as we strive to set the standard of excellence for patient-centered, high-quality care.We are seeking an experienced and passionate Surgical Assistant (PRN) to join our dynamic surgical team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, supporting surgeons with precision and expertise. If you have a passion for orthopedic and total joint procedures, we encourage you to apply and make a difference in surgical care.Summary of RoleJoin our dynamic surgical team as a first assistant, where you'll play a crucial role in operative and invasive procedures. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, supporting surgeons with precision and expertise. We value your skills and dedication, providing a platform for continuous learning and professional growth. If you have a passion for orthopedic and total joint procedures, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of our mission to deliver exceptional patient care.Essential Duties: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).Assist in surgeries by:Using instruments, retractors, suction, and sponging techniques.Handling and dissecting tissues.Clamping and ligating vessels, coagulating bleeding points.Placing drains and suturing muscle, fascia, subcutaneous, and skin as directed by the surgeon.Serve as a resource to peers and colleagues.Maintain regulatory, credentialing, and privileging requirements.Participate in ongoing education and competency verification.Ensure privacy and confidentiality of health information.Requirements:Graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program.Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).Certified surgical assistant (CSA), Certified surgical first assistant (CSFA), Surgical assistant, certified, (SA-C) or equivalent certificationLicensure to practice in the State of VirginiaBasic Life Support (BLS) certification.At least two years of perioperative services experience, with a preference for orthopedic and total joint procedures.This organization participates in E-Verify. Esta organizacion participa en E-VerifyPre-Employment background check, drug screen and TB test required for all new hires.OrthoVirginia, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#STOV25by Jobble

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