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Kaiser Permanente

Surgical First Assistant, Caton Hill

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Woodbridge, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.

$76,978 / year median in Virginia

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary:

Under direct and immediate supervision of a surgeon will perform the role of 1st assistant during surgical procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:

Positions the patient in accordance with the surgeons instruction. Uses standard and specialized equipment to aid in patient positioning. Provides the surgeon with appropriate visualization of the operative site using retractors, sponges, digital manipulation, and other techniques according to standards. Utilizes appropriate technique to assist surgeon with temporary or permanent hemostasis by providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Performs duties as a surgical technician in all surgical specialties practicing in the ambulatory surgery center. Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes, i.e., sutures and staples. Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings. Assists with patient transport to and from OR, including from gurney to bed. Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards and established criteria. Performs other related duties as indicated.

Qualifications:

Variable shift may start at 7:00am-3:30pm or 9:00am-5:30 pm. Position is for 8-hour shifts Monday to

Friday Basic Qualifications:

Experience Minimum one (1) year of continuous, documented experience of surgical technologist practice AND eligible for certification as a CSTFA or SA-C). Education High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. License, Certification, Registration Surgical First Assistant Certificate within 12 months of hire from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting OR Surgical Assistant Certificate within 12 months of hire from National Surgical Assistant Association Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements:

Clinical competence required by attending staff development programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate of a First Assistant Program preferred.