Lead Surgical Assistant

TriHealth; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package (health

Job summary

TriHealth Good Sam Hospital in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Lead Surgical Assistant to coordinate daily surgical operations and serve as a clinical and operational leader in the OR. You will partner with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, and leadership to optimize scheduling, supplies, and team performance.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, resource stewardship, and adherence to safety best practices, with full-time schedule and no weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved program in Surgical Assistant.
• SA-C, CSA, PA-C, CSFA and CRNFA certifications.
• Operating room technology; setting up trials for new products.
• 5–7 years of experience in a related field.
• Certification in surgical technology or central sterile processing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees daily surgical operations and scheduling.
• Manages supplies, equipment, and instrument needs for procedures.
• Mentors staff and collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia, nursing, and leadership.
• Supports patient care delivery and best-practice adherence in OR.
• Assists with capital and routine service line expenditures.

Education

SA-C

CSA

PA-C

CSFA

CRNFA

Surgical Technology Certification

Job description

Full Time Lead Surgical Assistant - Good Sam Hospital

Location

375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati OH 45220

Work Schedule

• Full time (80 hours bi-weekly)
• 7a-3:30p
• Call Requirements
• No Weekends
• No Holidays

Job Overview

The Lead Surgical Assistant plays a vital role in ensuring exceptional patient care and operational excellence within the surgical specialty. This position is responsible for coordinating and overseeing daily surgical operations, including procedure scheduling, supply and equipment management, staff training, and communication across multidisciplinary teams. Working collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, and leadership. This role serves as a clinical and operational leader in the operating room, promoting teamwork, resource stewardship, and adherence to best practices while fostering a culture of collaboration and patient-centered care.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Please view our benefits page: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program in Surgical Assistant
• Surgical Assistant Certified (SA-C)
• Certified Surgical Assisant (CSA)
• Physician Assistant – Certified (PA-C)
• Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)
• Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA)
• Operating room technology, setting up trials and evaluations for new products
• 5-7 years experience in a related field, including certified surgical technology
• Certification in surgical technology or central sterile processing

Job Responsibilities

• Supports and implements the patient care delivery system for specialty areas.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and the surgery team; coordinates plan of care with anesthesia and surgeon and surgery team.
• Identifies/seeks experience that meets your learning needs and/or needs of the unit. Maintains knowledge by self study, workshops, in-service and specialty certification.
• Coaches and supports the development of staff working in concert with other Specialty Coordinators, Perioperative Educator and Perioperative Management.
• Accesses future schedules and coordinates with physicians and sales reps. for supplies, instrumentation and equipment needs.
• Assists with coordination of both capital and routine service line expenditures.

Working Conditions

• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Consistently
• Continous Learning - Frequently
• Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
• Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Lifting <10 Lbs - Consistently
• Lifting 50+ Lbs - Occasionally
• Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Consistently
• Pulling - OccasionallyPushing - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Reading - Consistently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Frequently
• Stooping - Occasionally
• Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
• Use of Hands - Consistently
• Color Vision - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

• Serve: ALWAYS…
  • Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
  • Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
  • Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
• Excel: ALWAYS…
  • Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
  • Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
  • Work on improving quality, safety, and service
• Respect: ALWAYS…
  • Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
  • Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
  • Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
• Value: ALWAYS…
  • Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
  • Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
  • Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
• Engage: ALWAYS…
  • Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
  • Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community