Surgical First Assistant, RNFA or Physician Assistant

University Hospitals Pain Management; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare institution seeks to fill the role of Surgical Assistant, responsible for assisting in surgical procedures and providing essential technical support. The successful candidate will work under physician supervision, leveraging their knowledge of anatomy and surgical protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This position offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant surgical assistance certifications or nursing degree.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Commitment to patient safety and care.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance in surgical procedures.
• Ensure a safe and sterile environment.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to provide quality patient care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Knowledge of anatomy

Team collaboration

Safe patient care

Education

Certification as Surgical Assistant

RN License

Job description

Description

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 in carrying out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Performs preoperative and postoperative duties to meet the needs of the patient during the perioperative period. Provides technical 1st and 2nd assistance for surgical procedures.

What you will do - Surgical Assistant

• 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.

Physician Assistant

The Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for providing quality care for patients and increasing patient access and satisfaction. Tasks performed by a PA are specified by the Ohio State Board of Medicine and UH entity-specific Medical Bylaws.

What you will do - Physician Assistant

• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients and 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 research (20%).
• Establishes a plan of care and implements interventions in accordance with care paths, protocols, standards of care, and current research (15%).
• Collaborates with other healthcare providers in an interdisciplinary approach to provide care to the patient and family (5%).
• Contributes to the educational development of staff, patients, families, and self (5%).
• Demonstrates progressive leadership and effective management (5%).
• Provides education through role modeling and in-services to meet identified learning needs and promote professionalism (5%).
• Advances own professional development through self-directed learning, continuing education, and participation in peer review (5%).

RNFA

The RNFA works under the supervision of the attending physician to assess, manage, and evaluate the surgical patient during the perioperative period. The RNFA provides technical 1st and 2nd assistance for surgical procedures.

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 educational development opportunities to residents, nursing staff, students, and other appropriate persons in specific surgery and patient management.
• Utilizes ongoing data collection perioperatively, procedurally, and during follow-up to aid in research care studies that promote effectiveness and quality of patient care.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Refers to departmental documentation during orientation for specific duties and responsibilities.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI). Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies address the appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.