Carilion Clinic·Christiansburg, Virginia
The Certified Surgical First Assist provides technical assistance to surgeons during the perioperative period, including suturing, cauterization, and maintaining the sterile field. They are responsible for assessing and implementing patient care plans to achieve optimum outcomes for patients of all ages.
Employment status: Full time
SHIFT: Day/Evening (United States of America)
2900 Lamb Cir - Christiansburg
R160157 CERTIFIED SURGICAL FIRST ASSIST - New hire sign on bonus of up to $20,000, up to $7,000 in relocation assistance is available. (Open)
The Certified Surgical First Assist (CSA) anticipates the needs of the surgical team. The CSA assists the surgeon with tasks such as selecting equipment and set up of various tables and positioning equipment. The CSA provides retraction for visualization of the surgical field, cauterization of bleeding vessels, suturing and closure of incisions, instillation of medications, applications of surgical dressings, splints and casts. Maintains patient, staff and customer confidentiality.
The Certified Surgical First Assist
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate to service area.
Performs surgical assistant responsibilities in accordance with the scope of practice set by the CAAHEP. Exercise critical thinking skills in all aspects of the surgical assistant role.
Establishes and maintains the sterile field and assures team members do also.
Basic knowledge of instrumentation. Demonstrates correct and safe instrument passing.
Participates in surgical counts per policy.
Performs/ Administers “local” anesthetics.
Administers/ Maintains Foleys/ Drains.
Applies dressing/ casting materials.
Makes changes to DPCs with assistance from CTL.
Provides technical first assistance to the surgeon in the OR and throughout the perioperative period. Applies deep ligatures, clips and occluders.
Accesses radiographic images in the EMR.
Consistently delivers the best in customer service and patient care.
Utilizes delegation and critical thinking skills to provide quality service through a team oriented, collaborative approach to patient care. Will function under the direct supervision of the surgeon who is being assisted.
Graduate of a Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Accredited Surgical Assistant Program Experience gained through hands-on experience and are grandfathered in the State of Va Candidate has successfully completed a training program for surgical technology during the person's service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States
Experience: none
Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Certified Surgical Assistant obtained or maintain licensure with the VA Board of Medicine
Minimum Qualifications: none
This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
$33.52 - $50.28
Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.
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Candidates must be graduates of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Assistant Program and hold a Certified Surgical Assistant certification. Licensure with the VA Board of Medicine is required.
Market context
Support-services roles in Virginia are often tied to steady staffing needs in clinics, hospitals, and other care settings, especially when teams need dependable help with patient flow and day-to-day operations. This role is competitive because it asks for a high school diploma, three years of clinical experience, current AHA BLS, and a recognized Medical Assistant Certification, while offering medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and clinical experience match before applying.