Sentara Health·Williamsburg County, South Carolina
The Certified Surgical Assistant supports the surgical team by preparing equipment, positioning patients, and assisting the surgeon with retraction, suturing, and wound closure. They also perform essential preoperative and postoperative duties to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes.
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is hiring a Certified Surgical Assistant I in Williamsburg, VA! This is a full time, day shift position. (40 hours) . The Certified Surgical Assistant anticipates the needs of the surgical team, the Surgical Assistant assists the surgeon with tasks such as selecting equipment, set up of 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. Education TS – Trade School Graduate – Surgical Assistant Certification/Licensure Licensed Surgical Assistant – Virginia Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - Certifications - National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) OR Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - Certifications - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) Experience 1 years of Operating room experience preferred Participates in departmental improvement efforts to include quality improvement projects, conducting in-services, etc. preferred Uses effective interdisciplinary communication to facilitate optimal patient outcomes Preferred
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Candidates must be a Trade School graduate with a valid Virginia Surgical Assistant license and certification from NCCSA or NBSTSA. BLS certification from the AHA is required, and one year of operating room experience is preferred.
Market context
In South Carolina, Certified Surgical Assistant roles in main operating rooms are typically driven by steady surgical volume and the need for licensed, credentialed support in the OR. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a trade school background, a valid Virginia Surgical Assistant license, NCCSA or NBSTSA certification, AHA BLS, and preferred operating room experience. If you are considering applying, confirm that your licensure and certifications are current before submitting. Requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster without extra research.