Discover how ScrubSync’s partnership with Commonwealth Surgical Professionals (CSP) provides surgical facilities in Maryland and Northern Virginia—including Bethesda, Rockville, and Arlington—with direct access to experienced, cost-effective surgical assistants. Learn how this innovative solution improves surgical staffing, reduces costs, and streamlines scheduling through an on-demand platform.

In today’s fast-paced surgical environment, every second in the operating room (OR) counts. Behind every successful surgery is a carefully orchestrated team—surgeons, nurses, techs, and one vital player who often flies under the radar: the surgical assistant.

Surgical assistants (SAs) play a critical role in the perioperative process, providing direct support to surgeons and improving patient outcomes. As surgical volume continues to rise in Southern Maryland (Bethesda, Rockville, Chevy Chase, etc.) and Northern Virginia (including Arlington, Alexandria, and Reston), the need for experienced, reliable, and efficient surgical assistants is more important than ever.

What Does a Surgical Assistant Do?

While circulating nurses and scrub techs are responsible for setup, instruments, and overall flow, surgical assistants work shoulder-to-shoulder with surgeons throughout the procedure. Their scope of practice includes:

• Patient positioning and prepping before surgery

• Tissue handling, retracting, and hemostasis during surgery

• Suturing, stapling, and wound closure at the end of the procedure

• Ensuring clear visibility for the surgeon and optimizing procedural flow

• Providing postoperative care support and assisting with transfers

Surgical assistants dramatically improve OR efficiency by giving surgeons more time to focus on the procedure itself—not instrument setup or patient positioning. They also play a key role in ensuring safety and precision during surgery.

Yet despite their importance, many surgical facilities struggle to staff surgical assistants reliably. That’s where Commonwealth Surgical Professionals (CSP) comes in.

CSP: A Trusted Group of Experienced Surgical Assistants

CSP is a private, highly specialized surgical assistant group that provides top-tier SAs to facilities throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Unlike typical staffing platforms, CSP operates on a hybrid model, billing insurance directly for surgical assistant services where applicable—drastically reducing out-of-pocket costs for facilities.

Why CSP Is the Ideal Home for Surgical Assistants

For surgical assistants themselves, CSP offers something rare in the staffing world: clinical autonomy, reliability, and community. Here’s why experienced SAs are choosing to join the CSP network:

• Billable model = higher earnings potential. CSP bills insurance, so SAs are compensated well without passing the full cost to the facility.

• Variety of case exposure. CSP covers a wide array of surgical specialties, including orthopedics, plastics, spine, general, podiatry, and more.

• Support from peers. CSP is led and managed by surgical professionals, creating an environment of mutual respect, mentorship, and collaboration.

• Flexible scheduling. SAs can choose where and when they work based on their availability, expertise, and interest.

• No unnecessary bureaucracy. Being a lean, focused group means CSP adapts quickly to both provider and facility needs.

Expanding Coverage in Southern Maryland & Northern Virginia

With increasing demand from surgical centers in Bethesda, Rockville, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, Alexandria, Arlington, and Reston, CSP is actively growing its team and expanding its footprint in these regions.

Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and outpatient clinics in these areas benefit from CSP’s flexible and cost-efficient model, which offers private, billable surgical assistants who can be scheduled on demand.

By working closely with these facilities and responding to their unique needs, CSP has become a trusted partner in delivering reliable surgical staffing support where it’s needed most.

The ScrubSync Advantage: Instant Access to CSP Surgical Assistants

Partnering with ScrubSync, a local on-demand healthcare staffing platform, has allowed CSP to streamline how facilities schedule and manage their surgical assistant coverage.

Facilities can now:

• Request coverage instantly through the ScrubSync platform

• View available assistants by date, specialty, and facility preference

• Receive real-time confirmation when an SA is booked

• Avoid phone calls and email chains, thanks to ScrubSync’s intuitive scheduling interface

• Track hours and receive batched invoices weekly for streamlined accounting

ScrubSync was designed by healthcare professionals who understand the everyday challenges surgical centers face. The platform’s integration with CSP gives facilities a first-of-its-kind staffing solution that’s cost-effective, responsive, and tailored to their unique workflows.

Why This Matters to Surgical Facilities

Surgical administrators in Maryland and Virginia are often faced with difficult choices: pay premium rates through staffing platforms like Medely, or struggle to find consistent SA coverage in-house.

CSP and ScrubSync offer a better alternative:

• Lower cost due to insurance billing

• Real-time scheduling for urgent and elective cases

• Clinically vetted professionals with experience in your specialty

• Coverage confirmation and scheduling transparency

Unlike national platforms that cast a wide net, ScrubSync and CSP are local, meaning they can respond faster, resolve issues more quickly, and maintain tighter quality control.

A Win-Win for Both Facilities and Surgical Assistants

This partnership isn't just about convenience—it’s about raising the standard of care.

Facilities get:

• Experienced, credentialed SAs at a significantly reduced cost

• Streamlined workflows and fewer last-minute staffing headaches

• Access to a platform designed specifically for the OR setting

Surgical Assistants get:

• Access to more consistent work opportunities

• A professional community that values their skill set

• Freedom to work across diverse specialties and locations

The Future of Surgical Assisting Is Here

CSP and ScrubSync are changing the game for surgical staffing in the DMV area, and it’s only the beginning. As more facilities in Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia realize the advantages of this partnership, they’re making the switch to on-demand, cost-efficient, and high-quality staffing solutions.

Whether you’re a surgical assistant looking for meaningful, well-compensated work or a facility administrator in need of trustworthy support—ScrubSync and CSP have the solution.

Ready to schedule a surgical assistant with confidence? Visit myscrubsync.com to learn more or request coverage today!