Surgical Assistant, Fetal Care

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Assistant for the Fetal Center in Cincinnati, OH. The role emphasizes patient safety, intraoperative support, and active participation in OR flow and process improvements.

Ideal candidates hold Surgical Assistant credentials and an Ohio RN License; a BSN/MSN or RN with 2+ years of related experience is also considered. This is a full-time, day-shift position in a leading pediatric center.

Qualifications

• Surgical Assistant credential required.
• Active Ohio RN License required.
• Bachelor degree or higher in a related field; BSN/MSN or RN with 2 years experience may be required.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care- ensure patient and employee safety; make decisions and prioritize events.
• Assist physicians with patient positioning and intraoperative tasks; support hemostasis and wound closure.
• Engage in department operations, DPC accuracy, cost management, and process improvements.
• Promote teamwork, governance, and continuous self-growth; act as a role model.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to solve problems and maintain a respectful environment.

Skills

Surgical Assistant credential

RN License

Education

Bachelor degree in related field

BSN/MSN/Associate/Diploma RN with 2 years experience

Job description

Primary Location Location B Department Cincinnati Fetal Center Shift Day (United States of America) Schedule Full time Weekly Hours 36 FTE 0.9 Employee Status Regular

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care- Is personally accountable for providing patient and employee safety at all times. Identifies and addresses potential patient and employee safety issues. Demonstrates understanding of technical skill required to provide care to patients and families and the ability to perform them with confidence. Demonstrates the ability to make appropriate decisions, prioritize planned and unplanned events and address potential/actual problems.
• Procedure preparation is focused on cost effective provision of supplies and equipment to facilitate patient care with positive outcomes. Assist physicians with patient positions. Knowledge of standard and specialized equipment to aid in patient positioning. Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist surgeon with hemostasis/wound closure dressing applicator. Assists with transport to and from OR.
• Department Responsibilities- Engages in doctor preference card (DPC) accuracy. Identifies potential problems and notifies management. Assumes ownership of problems. Demonstrates understanding of cost management process for PeriOp. Actively enhances flow of OR on daily basis. Engages in process improvement activities.
• Professional Responsibilities- Actively engages in recycling. Supports activities of shared governance. Demonstrates awareness of clinical research and its value to clinical practice. Recognizes the issues that impact health care delivery and focuses on being part of the collaborative solution. Demonstrate accountability for continued self growth and learning, serving as a role model to peers and functioning as a unit, hospital and community resource.
• Teamwork- Engages in multidisciplinary team process, actively participating in effective problem solving, collegial learning and pursuit of best practice. Deals with conflicts directly, constructively and tactfully. Promotes an atmosphere of cooperation, respect and trust within the team. Responsive to day-to-day needs of co-workers and division.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent May require a Bachelor degree, vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent 3+ years of work experience in a related job discipline Surgical Assistant credential RNFA: Requirements:
• Bachelor degree in related field. ACEN/CCNE accredited BSN OR MSN OR Associate/Diploma RN AND 2 years experience and BSN/MSN agreement May be required to obtain other state licensure. 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline Active Ohio RN License
• Pay: $40.37 - $51.55

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

• Cincinnati Children's is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children’s Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children’s Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation'sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better.
• That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
• Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.