Perioperative Surgical Assistant – OR, PRN

University Hospitals; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Beachwood, OH is seeking a Surgical Assistant/Physician Assistant/RNFA for OR-PRN coverage. You will work under surgeon supervision to assist with exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative tasks, while performing perioperative duties to support patient care throughout the surgical process.

The role emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, technical proficiency, and ongoing professional development within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Completed surgical assistant program or equivalent per certifying body.
• NBSTSA/NCCSA/ABSA certifications preferred.
• Physician relations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safe clinical practice focused on expanding knowledge and skills.
• Provide relationship-based care as part of interdisciplinary team for complex patients.
• Demonstrate technical skills in safe care delivery for positive outcomes.
• Seek and provide feedback to improve practice.
• Assume a beginning leadership role and seek mentoring.
• Provide intraoperative first assistant functions across procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of anatomy and physiology to ensure safe patient care.
• Maintain a safe perioperative environment.
• Support the perioperative area as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Informatics

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Surgical Assistant Program completion

Job description

University Hospitals in Beachwood, OH is seeking a Surgical Assistant/Physician Assistant/RNFA for OR-PRN coverage. You will work under surgeon supervision to assist with exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative tasks, while performing perioperative duties to support patient care throughout the surgical process.

The role emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, technical proficiency, and ongoing professional development within a multidisciplinary team.