Surgical Assistant, Senior
UVA Health·Manassas, Virginia
UVA Health·Manassas, Virginia
The Senior Surgical Assistant provides quality individualized patient care and technical assistance to the attending physician during all phases of surgical operations. Responsibilities include serving as a first assist and independently scrubbing for various surgical specialties.
Surgical Assistant, Senior Sign-On Bonus Available!!
4x10-hour shifts Shifts with call rotation on weekends and holidays.
Job Code: SS1482 ABOUT US We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning.
At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices.
By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.
As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.
JOB TYPE Classification: Non Exempt Supervises Positions: JOB SUMMARY Under the direct and indirect supervision of the attending physician and in a cohesive manner with all surgical staff functions in a surgical assist role, the Surgical Assistant Senior assists the team in providing quality individualized patient care during all phases of the patient' surgical experience.
The staff member will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the patients served.
The employee will be able to assess data reflective of the patient' status and interpret the information needed to identify each patient' requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provides services as described in the department' policies and procedures.
Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate of a recognized first assist program with National Certification or RN required. Or, if a physician from another country and practicing in the United States as a First Assistant, this is acceptable.
Minimum of 4 years of experience assisting preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and graduation from a recognized first assist program with National Certification or an RN license. A minimum of 4 years of experience assisting is preferred, along with the ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
Market context
Physician roles in Virginia are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and specialty practices, especially where patient access and continuity of care are priorities. These positions are competitive because employers often weigh clinical credentials, licensure, and experience alongside schedules and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, PTO, and pension plans. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the exact licensure and training expectations in the original posting before applying.
