Team Lead, Surgical Assistant

Sentara
paid time off, 401(k), 403(b)
United States, Virginia, Norfolk
6015 Poplar Hall Drive (Show on map)
Nov 06, 2024
City/State Norfolk, VA Overview Work Shift First (Days) (United States of America) Sentara is hiring a Team Lead, Surgical Assistant for Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, in Norfolk, Virginia. Shift: Full Time Rotating Day Shift Call required. Holidays and 8 calls a month REQUIREMENTS:* Virginia Surgical Assistant License/Registration REQUIRED National Certification REQUIRED Completion of accredited Surgical Assistant program REQUIRED 3 years Surgical Assistant experience REQUIRED Leadership experience preferred 5 years SA experience preferred Additional Duties: Lead the surgical assistants and by ensure proper coverage is available. Responsible for creating work schedules and call schedules for the month. Assist in orientation of new employees and check off competencies. Assist in leading inservices monthly. WHO SENTARA IS Sentara is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering more than500 sitesof care including 12 hospitals, PACE (Elder Care), home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara "Employer of Choice" for over ten years.U.S. News and World Reporthas recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy! Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Parental and Caregiver Leave, Educational Assistance, Emergency Back-Up Care and other family benefits, a 401k/403B with matching funds, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more. Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. We welcome you to be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve! Keywords: Talroo - Allied Health. CSA. Surg Assist. First Assist. Surgical Assist. Surgical Assistant Team Lead. Surg Assist Lead. Surgical Assistant Team Leader. #INDEED Job Summary The Surgical Assistant, Team Leader works as a 1st or 2nd assistant to the surgeon and under the direction and supervision of that surgeon may perform specific significant surgical tasks. Functions as a team leader, preceptor and educator. The Team Leader is a working resource to the Surgical Assistant teams. The responsibilities include coordinating staffing and work assignments during the shift, real-time monitoring performance to ensure department standards and procedures are followed and researching and resolving the team's issues. They serve as point-of-contact to both internal and external customers for the assigned shift and address problems at the time they occur. The Team Leader also assists the Team Coordinator and department leadership as needed including, participating in the interviewing process, preparing and reviewing reports, performing QA audits, mentoring and training staff, managing department supply levels, and participating in meetings and workgroups. Anticipating the needs of the surgical team, the Certified Surgical Assistant, Team Leader assists the surgeon with tasks such as selecting equipment, set up of various tables and positioning equipment, providing retraction for visualization of surgical site, cauterization of bleeding vessels, suturing and closure of incision, instillation of medications, application of surgical dressings, splints, and casts. The Certified Surgical Assistant, Team Lead participates in the development and annual review of unit based clinical orientation guide; demonstrates proficiency in advanced skills (Examples may include: Performs harvesting of veins, proper preparation of an ACL graft, preparation of surgical mesh etc.); and serves as a mentor and role model to students, new employees, and fellow staff. Graduate of CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited Surgical Assistant Program required. Graduate of medical school (foreign or domestic) may be substituted for education if currently certified or Credentialed as a Surgical Assistant or Surgical First Assistant issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, or the National Commission for Certification of Surgical Assistants or their successors in lieu of CAAHEP Surgical Assistant Program. All current Virginia SAs and applicants must be certified and licensed through the Virginia Board of Medicine. Demonstrates in depth clinical and technical skills in 3 surgical specialties and outstanding performance in 1 to 2 specialties with documented recognition by provider or leader. 3 years' experience as Certified Surgical Assistant required, 1 year as SA II at a Sentara facility. Exemplary interdisciplinary teamwork skills and department improvement efforts. Must be in good standing with organizational commitments (annual EPR of at least Exceeds Expectations, no corrective actions within one year) Previous supervisor experience required Qualifications: TS - Trade School Graduate: Surgical Assistant (Required) Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) - Certifications - National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) Supervisory, Surgical Assistant Skills Active Listening, Communication, Critical Thinking, Monitoring Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.