Join Ortho VirginiaOrthoVirginia, Virginia's largest provider of expert orthopedic and therapy care, is seeking a full-time, 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 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 Role:
Join 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 certification.
Licensure to practice in the State of Virginia.
Basic 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.
Pre-Employment background check, drug screen and TB test required for all new hires.
Ortho: Virginia, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
