Surgical Assistant, Physician Assistant, RNFA - OR- PRN - (260007ZB)
The Surgical Assistant I 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
Responsible and accountable for safe clinical practice that is focused on expanding knowledge and skills.Consistently provides effective relationship-based care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients.Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.Seeks and provides feedback for improved clinical practice.Assumes a beginning leadership role and seeks mentoring in the process.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 as assigned per entity.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.
Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant Program or an equivalent program that meets the educational requirements of the designated national certifying body. (Required) Work Experience
Physician relations experience strongly (Preferred) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Excellent 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) Licenses and Certifications
National certification from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) (Preferred) or National certification from Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) (Preferred) or National certification from American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) (Preferred) Physical Demands
Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally up to 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%
: United States-Ohio-Beachwood
25501 Chagrin Boulevard
25501 Chagrin Boulevard
Beachwood 44122
: Technician / Patient Care
: Beachwood_Medical_Center
: Per Diem
: PRN - ShiftDays
: Standard
: Professional
: No
Remote Work: No
: Aug 27, 2026, 6:26:47 PM
Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 23 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees.
