PA, SA or RNFA First Assist- OR

Beachwood, Ohio


Employer: University Hospitals
Industry: Technician / Patient Care
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Schedule- M-F, 7-330 with call on nights and weekends that rotate.

A Brief Overview

Assists in major and minor surgeries under the direct supervision of a surgeon. Performs pre-operative and post-operative patient care within a peri-operative surgical site. Provides safe, efficient, age specific patient care.

What You Will Do
  • Displays knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body while delivering safe patient care.
  • Involved in learning and self-improvement.
  • Acts as a patient advocate.
  • Actively participates in the quality improvement process

Additional Responsibilities
  • Performs 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.


Qualifications:
Education
  • Associate's Degree or equivalent program approved by AMA for surgical assisting (Required) or
  • Graduate of approved nursing program and successful completion of RNFA program (Required) or
  • High School Equivalent / GED and completion of accredited Surgical Technician program. (Required) and
  • Other Accredited Program Successful completion of first assisting program. (Required)
Work Experience
  • 1+ years clinical experience as a surgical assistant/RNFA/CST-FA (Preferred) and
  • Current experience and demonstrated competence in the area of privileges requested. (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient care needs. (Required proficiency)
  • High degree of hand/eye coordination and uniform mental attention. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
  • Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License or Certification (preferably by NCCPA) (Required) and
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 Days (Required) and
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)
  • CNOR OR current certification as surgical tech (CST) and CST-FA (Required)
Physical Demands
  • Standing Frequently
  • Walking Frequently
  • Sitting Rarely
  • Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
  • Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
  • Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
  • Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
  • Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
  • Balancing Occasionally
  • Stooping Frequently
  • Kneeling Frequently
  • Crouching Frequently
  • Crawling Occasionally
  • Reaching Frequently
  • Handling Frequently
  • Grasping Frequently
  • Feeling Constantly
  • Talking Constantly
  • Hearing Constantly
  • Repetitive Motions Constantly
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
  • 10%

Created: 2024-08-30
Reference: 240007T8
Country: United States
State: Ohio
City: Beachwood


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