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University Hospitals

Beachwood (OH)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Job summary

Ahuja Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support surgeons in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative tasks. The role includes preoperative and postoperative duties and maintaining a safe perioperative environment.

Required accredited Surgical Assistant program completion and certification (NBSTSA/NCCSA/ABSA) upon hire. Strong interpersonal skills and technical aptitude are essential for success in this full-time position in Beachwood, OH.

Qualifications

Excellent interpersonal skills and detail-oriented approach required.
Familiarity with informatics technology and clinical systems.
Ability to troubleshoot operating room equipment and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

Provide intraoperative first and second assistant functions.
Support exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative tasks.
Perioperative duties including preoperative and postoperative care as needed.
Comply with department policies and PHI handling requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Informatics

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Surgical Assistant Program (accredited)

NBSTSA/NCCSA/ABSA certification upon hire

Job description

A Brief Overview

The Surgical Assistant works under the direction and supervision of the attending physician to provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure and other intraoperative technical functions that assist the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Performs preoperative and postoperative duties to meet needs of the patient during the perioperative period. Provides technical 1st and 2nd assistance for surgical procedures.

What You Will Do

Provides intraoperative technical functions in all facets of the first assistant role.
Displays knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body while delivering safe patient care.
Establishes and maintains a safe perioperative environment.
Supports the perioperative area as assigned per entity.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Primary Location

United States-Ohio-Beachwood

Work Locations

3999 Richmond Road

Job

Technician / Patient Care

Organization

Ahuja_Medical_Center

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Professional

Travel

Remote Work

Job Posting

May 22, 2026, 7:33:42 PM

Education

Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant Program or an equivalent program that meets the educational requirements of the designated national certifying body. (Required)

Work Experience

Physician relations experience strongly (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Excellent interpersonal skills. (Required proficiency)
Detail oriented with excellent organizational and analytical skills. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrated skills related to Informatics Technology. (Required proficiency)
Working knowledge of equipment with the ability to troubleshoot issues for resolution. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

National certification from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) (Required Upon Hire) or
National certification from Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) (Required Upon Hire) or
National certification from American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) (Required Upon Hire)

Physical Demands