Surgical Assist, RNFA or Physician Assistant First Assist

University Hospitals; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Surgical Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this vital role, you will work closely with surgeons, providing essential support during operations and ensuring optimal patient care. Your expertise in anatomy, leadership, and interpersonal skills will be crucial as you assist in creating a safe and efficient surgical environment. This position offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration with a team of healthcare professionals committed to excellence. If you are passionate about surgical care and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Continuing Education

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited Surgical Assistant and RN programs is required.
• Must demonstrate leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide intraoperative technical functions and assist the surgeon.
• Establish and maintain a safe perioperative environment.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Skills

Informatics Technology

Detail Oriented

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Hand/Eye Coordination

Education

Accredited Surgical Assistant Program

Master's Degree from an accredited PA program

Graduation from an accredited RN Program

Completion of state approved RNFA program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Surgical Instruments

Job description

Job Description - Surgical Assist, RNFA or Physician Assistant First Assist (24000AAW)

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.

Essential Functions

• 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 or other duties as assigned per entity.

What You Will Do - PA

• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients/customers (10%)
• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with co-workers (10%)
• Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment (10%)
• Displays commitment to the mission of the hospital and its values (10%)
• Performs patient assessment and assigns diagnosis based on recorded assessment data and current scientific and current research (20%)
• Establishes plan of care and implements interventions in accordance with care paths, protocols, and standards of care and current research (15%)
• Collaborates with other health care providers in an interdisciplinary approach to provide care to the patient and family (5%)
• Contributes to the educational development of staff, patients, family and self (5%)
• Demonstrates progressive leadership and effective management (5%)
• Provides education through role modeling and in-services to meet identified learning needs and to promote professionalism (5%)
• Advances own professional development through self-directed learning, continuing education and participation in peer review (5%)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities - PA

• Demonstrated leadership skills. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships. (Required proficiency)
• Computer skills to access patient medical data from UHHS mainframe. (Required proficiency)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrated skills related to Informatics Technology. (Required proficiency)
• Lifting - Frequently (50 lbs)
• Carrying - Frequently (50 lbs)
• Pushing - Frequently (50 lbs)
• Pulling - Frequently (50 lbs)

What You Will Do - RNFA

• Applies the nursing process in all facets of the nurse 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 procedural environment.
• Offers education development opportunities to residents, nursing staff, students and any other appropriate persons in the specific surgery and patient management.
• Utilizes ongoing data collection perioperative, procedural, and follow-up information to aid in research care studies that promote effectiveness and quality of patient care.

Skills and Abilities - RNFA

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, proper use of all instruments and equipment used during CT surgery procedures. (Required proficiency)
• High degree of hand/eye coordination and uniform mental attention (Required proficiency)

Required For All Jobs

• 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.

Qualifications

Education - Surgical Assistants

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant Program - Required
• Master's Degree from an accredited PA educational program – Required

Education Qualifications - RNFA

• Graduation from an accredited RN Program - Required
• Completion of state approved RNFA program - Required

Licenses and Certifications - RNFA

• Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) authorized by the Ohio Board of Nursing to practice as a registered nurse first assistant prior to April 1, 1998 and who holds as of October 1, 1998 certification as a CNOR. (Required)

Work Experience - Surgical Assistants

• Physician relations experience - Strongly Preferred
• 1+ years as a PA - Strongly Preferred

Experience Qualifications - RNFA

• 2+ years Perioperative nursing experience - Required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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

Additional Licenses and Certifications - Surgical Assistant

• National Certification Required
• National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Required
• Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) Required

Licenses and Certifications - Physician Assistant

• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)
• Passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (Required)
• Practice with a supervising physician (Required Upon Hire)
• Maintain national PA Certification (Required)