Surgical Assistant – Inpatient Surgery – St. Francis Medical Center

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Job Description

Surgical Assistant

St. Francis Medical Center in Midlothian, VA

Full Time, Days

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is that of a team member in the provision of care to the patient undergoing a surgical procedure. The team member functions in the assistant role during procedures, under supervision of the MD, and performs duties which include but are not limited to, providing exposure, assisting with hemostasis, skin closure, and other technical tasks. The team member also functions in a variety of other duties, in support of the mission and goals of the department and hospital.

Job Requirements

1. High School diploma or GED

2. Two (2) years experience and/or completion of Surgical Assistant program.

3. Maintains current CPR certification.

4. Registered with the Virginia Board of Medicine and/or certified or trained in the military. Registration with the Virginia Board of Medicine is required for new employees who were certified or trained in the military.

Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com