Surgical Assistant

TriHealth; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TriHealth Surgical Services seeks an experienced Surgical Assistant to join the perioperative team in the Cincinnati area. You will support pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care under the supervision of an attending surgeon, ensuring patient safety and efficient case turnover.

The ideal candidate graduates from an approved program, holds BLS, and will obtain professional certification within 12 months of employment, with strong knowledge of anatomy and surgical procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS).
• Professional certification must be obtained within 12 months from date of employment.
• Surgical procedures knowledge and anatomy (A&P).
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assists in performing surgical procedures under the direct supervision of the surgeon including positioning, prepping and draping patients.
• Demonstrates teamwork in set-up, clean-up and room turnover; arrives promptly in the OR.
• Exhibits clinical and technical competency; follows policies and procedures; responds to emergencies.
• Knows outpatient procedures and adapts to changes in assignments; supports timely case turnover.
• Provides first or second assistance in surgery including tissue handling, exposure, instruments, hemostasis and suturing.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Surgical procedures knowledge

Education

BLS Certification

CRNFA/CSTFA/SA-C/CSFA/PA-C/CSA certification pending

Job description

As a Surgical Assistant at TriHealth, you play a critical role in delivering exceptional surgical care and improving patient outcomes. When you join our perioperative team, you’re joining a trusted Cincinnati health system built on compassion, collaboration, clinical excellence, and continuous growth. Your advanced skills matter here — and so does your future.

Location: 3125 Hamilton Mason Rd, Hamilton, OH 45011

Schedule: PRN

Incentives & Benefits:

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

*PRN positions not eligible for TriHealth benefits

https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS),
• Professional certification (CRNFA, CSTFA, SA-C, CSFA, PA-C, or CSA) must be obtained within 12 months from date of employment
• Surgical procedures, extensive knowledge of A&P, excellent hand-eye coordination

Job Overview:

The surgical assistant works under the direction of an attending surgeon and performs duties in relation to pre-operative, operative and post-operative procedures as assigned by that attending surgeon.

Job Responsibilities:

Assists in performing surgical procedures under the direct supervision of the surgeon including positioning, prepping and draping patients.

Demonstrates team work as evidenced by participation in set-up, clean-up and room turnover. Arrives promptly in the OR

Exhibits clinical and technical competency. Follows policies and procedures; responds appropriately in emergency situations.

Knows out-patient procedure and adapts to changes in assignments. Supports the dept. philosophy of timely case turnover.

Provides first or second assistance in surgery including handling tissue, providing exposure, using instruments, providing homeostasis and suturing.

Working Conditions:

Climbing - Rarely

Hearing: Conversation - Frequently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently

Kneeling - Rarely

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally

Pulling - Occasionally

Pushing - Occasionally

Reaching - Occasionally

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Frequently

Stooping - Occasionally

Talking - Frequently

Use of Hands - Frequently

Color Vision - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

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