SA, RNFA - OR

Job DescriptionIf you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.DescriptionSurgical Assistants -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.Essential FunctionsProvides 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. Standard tasks to be performed by a PA as 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 w/pts/customers (10%)Initiates and maintains positive relationships w/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 and current research (20%)Establishes plan of care and implements interventions in accordance w/carepaths, protocols, and standards of care and current research (15%)Collaborates w/other health care providers in an interdisciplinary approach to provide care to the patient and family (5%)Contributes to the educational development of staff, patients, family and self (5%)Demonstrates progressive leadership and effective management (5%)Provides education through role modeling and in-services to meet identified learning needs and to promote professionalism (5%)Advances own professional development through self-directed learning, continuing education and participation in peer review (5%)Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities- Physician Assistant  Demonstrated leadership skills. (Required proficiency)Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships. (Required proficiency)Computer skills to access patient medical data from UHHS mainframe. (Required proficiency)Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook. (Required proficiency)Demonstrated skills in related to Informatics Technology. (Required proficiency)Lifting - Frequently (50 lbs)Carrying - Frequently (50 lbs)Pushing - Frequently (50 lbs)Pulling - Frequently (50 lbs)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.Skills and Abilities- RNFAExcellent leadership and interpersonal skills, proper use of all instruments and equipment used during CT surgery procedures. (Required proficiency)High degree of hand/eye coordination and uniform mental attention (Required proficiency)Required For All JobsPerforms 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.QualificationsQualificationsEducation- Surgical AssistantsOther Accredited Program Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant Program -RequiredEducation- Physician AssistantsMaster's Degree from an accredited PA educational program - RequiredEducation Qualifications- RNFAGraduation from an accredited RN Program -RequiredCompletion of state approved RNFA program -RequiredLicenses 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. xijylhu (Required)Work Experience- Surgical AssistantsPhysician relations experience -Strongly PreferredWork Experience- Physician Assistant1+ years as a PA -Strongly PreferredExperience Qualifications- RNFA2+ years Perioperative nursing experience -RequiredKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities for allExcellent interpersonal skills-RequiredDetail oriented with excellent organizational and analytical skills-RequiredDemonstrated skills related to Informatics Technology-RequiredWorking knowledge of equipment with the ability to troubleshoot issues for resolution. -RequiredAdditional Licenses and Certifications- Surgical AssistantNational Certification RequiredNational Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) RequiredCommission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) RequiredLicenses and Certifications-Physician AssistantPhysician Assistant (PA) (Required)Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)Passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (Required)Practice with a supervising physician (Required Upon Hire)Maintain national PA Certification (Required)Practice with a supervising physician (Required Upon Hire)Crawling OccasionallyReaching FrequentlyHandling FrequentlyGrasping FrequentlyFeeling ConstantlyTalking ConstantlyHearing ConstantlyRepetitive Motions ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination ConstantlyLifting - Frequently (50 lbs)Carrying - Frequently (50 lbs)Pushing - Frequently (50 lbs)Pulling - Frequently (50 lbs)Physical Demands for all positionsStanding 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 Constantly

Created: 2026-03-10