Surgical First Assistant

Inova Loudoun Hospital is seeking an experienced and dedicated Surgical First Assistant to help support their Main OR team. Help us help those who need the most help & apply today!

Sign on bonus & relocation assistance available.

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

Our hospital's newly renovated and expanded surgical center features 8 state-of-the-art operating suites, two special procedure rooms, and the latest technology in minimally invasive robotic surgery. It is a fast-paced environment that focuses on strong teamwork and patient safety.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides safe therapeutic care by collaboration with surgeons and health care team in performing a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient Provides individual, patient-centered approach to patients with a wide range of diagnoses.
• Must have acquired the necessary knowledge, skills and judgment specific to clinical practice.
• Teamwork-communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others Maintain strong and open communication skills.
• Has respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines
• Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource preceptor, and mentor.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Surgical First Assistant or 2 years of Surgical Technologist experience
• Preferred experience in neuro spine and robotics
• Education and Licensure: Must meet licensure criteria and be licensed as Surgical Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia at time of hire
• Certification: BLS via American Heart Association
• Special Skills Ability to communicate effectively in English. Ability to work routinely without direct supervision. Ability to demonstrate good judgment in daily activities. Ability to understand and implement infection control and hospital safety practices.
• A current credential as a surgical assistant or surgical first assistant issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or the National Commission for Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) or their successors.

About Loudoun Campus

• Inova Loudoun Hospital is a nationally recognized, advanced community hospital with a rich history. We’ve been proudly serving our diverse community for more than a century and are committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate care for the entire family.Inova Loudoun Hospital is home to Loudoun County’s only designated trauma center, pediatric emergency room, NICU, and hospital-based natural birth center. Our two, additional 24/7 free-standing emergency rooms (ERs) located in Ashburn and Leesburg are Joint Commission Certified Acute Stroke Ready Hospitals (ASRH) and make it easy for Loudouners to receive high quality emergency care – when and where it's needed. Inova’s five 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.

About Inova Health System

Inova is Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare – every time, every touch – to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. Inova’s 22,000 team members serve more than 2 million individuals annually through an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services and destination institutes.

Inova’s five 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.

Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Its hospitals have a total of 1,952 licensed beds.

Inova’s Anti-Discrimination Employment Policy

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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: $38.42 - $62.44 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Experience level:

• 1 year

Healthcare setting:

• Operating room

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Experience:

• Neuro: 1 year (Preferred)
• Spine: 1 year (Preferred)
• robotics: 1 year (Preferred)
• First Assist: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• NBSTSA or NCCSA license (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Leesburg, VA 20176: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person