Surgical Assistant or RNFA-OR

Job DescriptionWant to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.DescriptionSeeking a Surgical Assistant or RNFA for the OR at UH Geauga Medical Center.  The schedule is day shift with call requirement.Surgical Assistant -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.What you will do-Surgical AssistantProvides 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. 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- RNFAApplies 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.Additional ResponsibilitiesPerforms 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.QualificationsEducation-Surgical AssistantCompletion of an accredited Surgical Assistant Program or an equivalent program that meets the educational requirements of the designated national certifying body. (Required)Education-RNFAGraduation from an accredited RN Program (Required) andCompletion of state approved RNFA program (Required)Work Experience-Surgical AssistantPhysician relations experience strongly (Preferred)Work Experience-RNFA2+ years Perioperative nursing experience (Required)Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities-Surgical AssistantExcellent interpersonal skills. (Required proficiency)Detail oriented with excellent organizational and analytical skills. (Required proficiency)Demonstrated skills related to Informatics Technology. (Required proficiency)Working knowledge of equipment with the ability to troubleshoot issues for resolution. (Required proficiency)Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities-RNFAExcellent leadership and interpersonal skills, proper use of all instruments and equipment used during CT surgery procedures. xijylhu (Required proficiency)High degree of hand/eye coordination and uniform mental attention (Required proficiency)Licenses and Certifications-Surgical AssistantNational certification from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) (Required Upon Hire) orNational certification from Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) (Required Upon Hire) orNational certification from American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) (Required Upon Hire)Licenses and Certifications-RNFARegistered 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)Physical DemandsStanding FrequentlyWalking FrequentlySitting RarelyLifting Frequently 50 lbsCarrying Frequently 50 lbsPushing Frequently 50 lbsPulling Frequently 50 lbsClimbing Occasionally 50 lbsBalancing OccasionallyStooping FrequentlyKneeling FrequentlyCrouching FrequentlyCrawling OccasionallyReaching FrequentlyHandling FrequentlyGrasping FrequentlyFeeling ConstantlyTalking ConstantlyHearing ConstantlyRepetitive Motions ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination ConstantlyTravel Requirements10%

Created: 2026-03-10