Certified Surgical Assistant - Operating Room (OR) - Memorial Regional Medical Center
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Salary$39 – $62/hr
LocationMechanicsville, VA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience1+ yrs
DepartmentInpatient Surgery - Memorial
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 30, 2026 · 5d ago
Verified live16h ago
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High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program
Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - NBSTSA or NSAA or NCCSA
If employed in Virginia, must be registered with the Virginia Board of Medicine
One year experience as a Surgical Assistant
BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
Monitor patient conditions during treatment
Completes specific, routine task
Requires basic reading, writing, or simple arithmetic skill
May operate basic equipment/machinery
Ability to Follow Instructions
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Teamwork
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building
Demonstrates a caring attitude and intentional caring behaviors in interpersonal interactions and patient/family care
Communicates clearly all pertinent patient information to other members of the health care team
Possess Surgical Conscience
Anticipate Needs
Flexible
Assists with performing circulator skills and tasks
Takes direction
Able to work under pressure
Professionalism
Move with a sense of urgency
Preceptor
Role model
Equal opportunity employer, affirmative action
Skills
surgical instruments
sterile technique
power equipment
stapling devices
skin stapler
Benefits
Competitive pay
Incentives
Referral bonuses
403(b)
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription coverage
HSA
FSA
Life insurance
Mental health resources
Discounts
Paid time off
Parental leave
Fmla leave
Short term disability
Long term disability
Backup care
Tuition assistance
Professional development
Continuing education support
Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Work Shift:
Evenings (United States of America)
Memorial Regional Medical Center
***THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A BONUS UP TO $10K FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS WITH AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE! Internal BSMH associates are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.
Bon Secours
Intro paragraph
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Surgical Assistant II – Memorial Regional Medical Center
Job Summary:
The Surgical Assistant II 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. Surgical Assist II is a proficient-level practitioner focused on expanding knowledge and skills. The Surgical Assistant II demonstrates the ability to care for a variety of increasingly complex patients in multiple service lines and strives to improve patient outcomes.
Essential Functions:
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Routinely functions as first assist on assigned cases within multiple and/or complex service lines. Functions in the scrub role as assigned, demonstrating knowledge and implementation of sterile technique. May function in the Surgical Tech capacity fulfilling the scrub role as assigned. 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 and procedure.
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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.
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Communicates effectively with the circulating nurse upon observance of any missing or malfunctioning instruments and/or indication of any compromise to sterility. Based on market operating room design, may update preference cards, or will inform the nurse in a timely manner, any surgeon requests or other indication for needed changes to the preference list. 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.
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Assists with patient positioning, skin prepping, foley catheterization and draping.
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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; Provides assistance securing drains to tissue. Closes the surgical wound: May assist suture closing of fascia layer under the direct observation of the surgeon; Sutures the subcutaneous tissues and skin including with the use of a skin stapler if needed. Applies appropriate wound dressings, including medicated dressings.
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Assists the team members in selecting and preparing necessary supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures. Anticipates, assists, and provides for the surgeon’s needs to include draping, correct instruments, and supplies. Participates in room turnover procedures including set-up and clean-up protocols.
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This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Education:
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High school diploma or equivalent (required)
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Completion of a Surgical Assistant Program (required)
Required Licensing & Certifications:
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BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care
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Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA), or National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) (required) (if hired in Virginia prior to July 1, 2020, preferred; if hired in Cincinnati, preferred).
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If employed in Virginia, must be registered with the Virginia Board of Medicine. (required)
Experience:
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One year experience as a Surgical Assistant (required)
Skills & Abilities:
Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills***:***
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Monitor patient conditions during treatment
•
Completes specific, routine task
•
Requires basic reading, writing, or simple arithmetic skill
•
May operate basic equipment/machinery.
Soft/Interpersonal Skills:
•
Ability to Follow Instructions
•
Attention to detail
•
Critical thinking
•
Teamwork
•
Conflict resolution
•
Active listening
•
Relationship building
•
Demonstrates a caring attitude and intentional caring behaviors in interpersonal interactions and patient/family care.
•
Communicates clearly all pertinent patient information to other members of the health care team.
•
Possess Surgical Conscience
•
Anticipate Needs
•
Flexible
•
Assists with performing circulator skills and tasks
•
Takes direction
•
Able to work under pressure
•
Professionalism
•
Move with a sense of urgency
•
Preceptor
•
Role model
Training:
None
Range:
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Minimum: $38.64
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Maximum: $61.82
Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.
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.
What we offer
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Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
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Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
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Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
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Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department:
Inpatient Surgery - Memorial
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, 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 Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [email protected]. 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 [email protected].
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