CSFA, Multi-Site Rotation

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage starting day one of employment

Competitive retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Expansive employee discount programs

Physical and mental health wellness programs

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Assistant for the Perioperative Services. This full-time position will engage in multiple responsibilities including patient and employee safety, assisting with surgical procedures, and supporting departmental operations.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, surgical assistant credential, and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers comprehensive medical coverage, competitive retirement plans, and support for continuing education.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient and employee safety at all times.
• Assist physicians with patient positioning.
• Engage in doctor preference card (DPC) accuracy.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Assistant credential required

Job description

Location & Unit

Perioperative Services – Burnet OR, Liberty OR, Eastgate, and Eden Outpatient Surgical Centers. Requirement: floating throughout Cincinnati Children’s locations.

Patient Care Responsibilities

• Is personally accountable for providing patient and employee safety at all times.
• Identifies and addresses potential patient and employee safety issues.
• Demonstrates understanding of technical skill required to provide care to patients and families and the ability to perform them with confidence.
• Demonstrates the ability to make appropriate decisions, prioritize planned and unplanned events and address potential/actual problems.
• Procedure preparation is focused on cost‑effective provision of supplies and equipment to facilitate patient care with positive outcomes.
• Assists physicians with patient positioning.
• Knowledge of standard and specialized equipment to aid in patient positioning.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist surgeon with hemostasis/wound closure dressing applicator.
• Assists with transport to and from OR.

Department Responsibilities

• Engages in doctor preference card (DPC) accuracy.
• Identifies potential problems and notifies management.
• Assumes ownership of problems.
• Demonstrates understanding of cost management process for PeriOp.
• Actively enhances flow of OR on daily basis.
• Engages in process improvement activities.

Professional Responsibilities

• Actively engages in recycling.
• Supports activities of shared governance.
• Demonstrates awareness of clinical research and its value to clinical practice.
• Recognizes the issues that impact health care delivery and focuses on being part of the collaborative solution.
• Demonstrates accountability for continued self‑growth and learning, serving as a role model to peers and functioning as a unit, hospital and community resource.

Teamwork Responsibilities

• Engages in multidisciplinary team process, actively participating in effective problem solving, collegial learning, and pursuit of best practice.
• Deals with conflicts directly, constructively and tactfully.
• Promotes an atmosphere of cooperation, respect and trust within the team.
• Responsive to day‑to‑day needs of co‑workers and division.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; may require a bachelor’s degree, vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent.
• 3+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Surgical Assistant credential required.

Other Details

• Primary location: Burnet Campus.
• Schedule: Full time, Shift Day (United States of America).
• Department: OR – Periop Operations.
• Employee status: Regular FTE.
• Weekly hours: 40.

Market Leading Benefits

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment.
• Competitive retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Expansive employee discount programs through many community partners.
• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions.
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL – LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos – Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group.
• Physical and mental health wellness programs.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions.

EEO/Veteran/Disability - Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.