• Surgical Assistant - Southside Medical Center

    Bon Secours Mercy Health (Petersburg, VA)


    At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

     

    _Candidates accepting a full time offer of employment may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Rules & restrictions apply, ask your recruiter for details. Internal BSMH associates are not eligible for sign-on bonuses._

     

    _Surgical Assistant_

     

    _Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, VA_

     

    _Full time, Days/Afternoon_

     

    _Upcoming Surgical Assistant graduates welcome to apply!_

    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 you'd 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 [email protected] . 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 [email protected]