Job DescriptionInova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Surgical First Assist to join the team! This position will be full time, days and shifts will vary based on case load. We offer great pay based on experience, sign-on bonus and relocation assistance, if eligible
! Plus, don't forget about our other amazing benefits and perks!
Surgical First Assistant Job Responsibilities:- The Surgical First Assistant ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning.
- Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource preceptor, and mentor.
- Provides safe therapeutic care by collaboration with surgeons and health care team in performing a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient.
- Utilizes standards, guidelines and pathways for care delivery.
- Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes.
- Teamwork-communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others and has respect for and understanding other clinical disciplines.
- Serves as a resource in at least 2 specialty areas/procedures.
- May perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:- Education: Completion of Surgical First Assistant program through an accredited organization; or Medical school graduate with surgical training; or completion of a surgical assistant training program during military service in the United States.
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Surgical First Assistant; or 2 years of Surgical Technologist experience
- Certification: Basic Life Support from American Heart Association required upon start.
- License: Licensed as Surgical Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia required upon start
Preferred experience:- AAS in Surgical Assisting or Surgical Technologist
- Experience in the areas of Robotics, GYN and OB preferred.
