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Surgical First Assistant
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Inova Health System
Alexandria, VA (In Person)
$132,683 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Inova Alexandria 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! Sign on bonus & relocation assistance eligible. Mon-Fri schedule options (with on-call requirement for nights, weekends & holidays): 7:00am
- 3:00pm ( x2 ) & 7:00am
- 7:00pm ( x2 ) 7:00am
- 3:00pm ( x5 ) Inova's hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.
Featured benefits:
Tuition reimbursement Student loan assistance- up to $10,000!
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 experienceCertification :
Basic Life Support from American Heart Association required upon start.License :
Licensed as Surgical Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia required upon start Preferred education & experience: AAS in Surgical Assisting or Surgical Technologist. Experience in laparoscopic and robotic procedures, total joints, and neurology. About Us We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity 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-time Pay:
$48.51- $79.