Surgical First Assistant
Company: Inova Health System
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Inova's Mount Vernon Hospital is seeking a dedicated Surgical
First Assistant to join their team. Help us make an impact in the
community while finding newfound success in the OR _*apply
today!*_The Inova Mount Vernon Operating Room consists of 8 ORs
serving Orthopedics communities- Total Joints, Ankles, and
Shoulders; Sports Medicine; Podiatry; General- Laparoscopic and
Open; Urology; Plastics, and ENT. Case volumes average 20 cases per
day. The OR functions 24/7 with the support of all teams on
off-shifts and holidays. It is a fast-paced environment that
focuses on strong teamwork and patient safety. *The role will
support the OR full-time Monday- Friday (4/10s or 5/8s)*_*Sign on
bonus & relocation assistance eligible. *_Inovas hospitals are
consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services (CMS), U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and
Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare.We are
proud to be named one of Forbes 2022 Best Employers for Women, #11
of 5,000+ facilities on NurseJournals national 2023 Best Places to
Work as a Nurse list, and a Top Performer in the 2022 Healthcare
Equality Index for LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality.*Featured benefits:
** Tuition reimbursement* Student loan assistance up to $10,000!*
Paid parental leave* Retirement benefits with match from day one*
State-of-the-art medical and training facilities*Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to, the following:** Provides safe
therapeutic care by collaborating with surgeons and the health care
team to perform a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the
patient. Provides an individual, patient-centered approach to
patients with a wide range of diagnoses.* Must have acquired the
knowledge, skills, and judgment specific to clinical practice.*
Teamwork: communicates effectively and works cooperatively with
others. Maintain strong and open communication skills.* Has respect
for and understanding of other clinical disciplines.* Provides
direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a
resource preceptor and mentor.*Position Requirements:**
*Experience:*Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Surgical First
Assistant or 2 years of Surgical Technologist experience.*
*Education and Licensure:*Must be licensed as a Surgical Assistant
in the Commonwealth of Virginia at the time of hire.*
*Certification:* BLS via American Heart Association.* *Preferred
experience:* Ortho, Robotics & Plastics* A current credential as a
surgical assistant or surgical first assistant issued by the
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
(NBSTSA), the National Commission for Certification of Surgical
Assistants (NCCSA), or their successors.*About Inova Health System
*Inova is Northern Virginias leading nonprofit healthcare provider.
Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare every time, every
touch to each person in every community we have the privilege to
serve. Inovas 22,000 team members serve more than 2 million
individuals annually through an integrated network of hospitals,
primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care
centers, outpatient services and destination institutes.Inovas five
hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare
and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. News & World Report Best
Hospitals and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in
healthcare.Inova is home to Northern Virginias only Level 1 Trauma
Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Its hospitals have
a total of 1,952 licensed beds.*Inovas Anti-Discrimination
Employment Policy *Inova Health System is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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, pregnancy
(including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation),
race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic
information, or any other characteristics protected by law.Job
Type: Full-timePay: $38.42 - $62.44 per hourSchedule:* 10 hour
shift* 8 hour shift* Monday to Friday* On callPeople with a
criminal record are encouraged to applyExperience:* Surgical First
Assistant: 1 year (Required)* Surgical Technologist: 2 years
(Preferred)* Orthopedics: 1 year (Preferred)* Plastic surgery: 1
year (Preferred)* Robotics: 1 year
(Preferred)License/Certification:* SFA credential with the NBSTSA
or the NCCSA (Required)* BLS with the American Heart Association
(Required)Ability to Relocate:* Alexandria, VA 22306: Relocate
before starting work (Required)Work Location: In personby
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