Cardiac Surgical Assistant I Job at Sentara, Norfolk, VA

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  • Sentara
  • Norfolk, VA

Job Description

The Certified Surgical Assistant anticipates the needs of the surgical team, assisting the surgeon with tasks such as selecting equipment, setting up 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 accredited Surgical Assistant Program required. Surgical Assistant license required for appropriate state of practice. Surgical Assistant Trade School Degree required. Virginia Surgical Assistant License required. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required. Cardiac experience strongly preferred. The position is at Sentara Norfolk General's Heart Hospital, a 525-bed tertiary care facility with specialized services including a Level I Adult Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence. Benefits include medical, dental, vision plans, adoption/fertility/surrogacy reimbursement, paid time off, parental leave, disability plans, life insurance, 401k/403B with employer match, tuition assistance, student debt pay down, certification reimbursement, pet insurance, legal resources, and potential annual discretionary bonus. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

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