Surgical First Assistant

Surgical First Assistant Alexandria, VA Job Details Full-time $40.79

• $66.

49 an hour Benefits Paid parental leave Relocation assistance Tuition reimbursement Parental leave Loan assistance Retirement plan Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Associate of Applied Science Direct patient care Robotic systems BLS Certification OR experience Mid-level Patient safety Surgery Basic life support Mentoring 1 year Full 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.

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 NurseJournal's 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

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 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:

$40.79

• $66.

49 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Relocation assistance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Have you completed a Surgical First Assistant program through an accredited organization; or are you a Medical school graduate with surgical training; or have you completed a surgical assistant training program during military service in the United States?

Experience:

Surgical First Assistant:

1 year (Required)

Surgical Technologist:

2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

BLS with the American Heart Association (Required) Surgical Assistant license from the Virginia BOM? (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Alexandria, VA 22304: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location:

In person