Surgical Assistant, First Assist, RN Fetal Care

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,590,000 - 122,066,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a Surgical Assistant for the Cincinnati Fetal Center. This full-time role (36 hours/week, 0.9 FTE) supports patient care and operating-room activities, with emphasis on safety, positioning, and hemostasis. Candidates should have 3+ years of related experience and a Surgical Assistant credential.

The position is based on the Burnet Campus, in Cincinnati, OH, and offers a competitive starting pay range and potential for differential pay. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Surgical Assistant credential.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care with a focus on safety and appropriate decisions in planned and unplanned events.
• Support OR operations, assist with positioning and hemostasis/wound closure procedures.
• Engage in cost management, DPC accuracy, and process improvements to enhance OR flow.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and promote teamwork and problem solving.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Process improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Job description

• Expected Starting Pay Range $33.36 - $42.60
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Department

Cincinnati Fetal Center

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

36

FTE

0.9

Employee Status

Regular

• Expected Starting Pay Range $33.36 - $42.60
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

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

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.

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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. EEO/Veteran/Disability