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Sa, pa or rnfa- L and d- Prn

Quick overview

The role involves providing technical first and second assistance during surgical procedures under physician supervision, focusing on exposure, hemostasis, and closure to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Responsibilities also include performing necessary preoperative and postoperative duties and maintaining a safe perioperative environment.

Requirements summary

Candidates must meet specific educational requirements for Surgical Assistant, Physician Assistant (Master's degree required), or RNFA (accredited RN program plus RNFA program completion). Required experience includes 2+ years of Perioperative nursing experience for RNFA, and 1+ years as a PA is strongly preferred for the PA role.

professional certificatepostgraduate degreeTroubleshootingPatient AssessmentACLSLeadershipPatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationBLSAnatomy KnowledgeSurgical AssistanceInterpersonal RelationshipsPlan of CarePhysician Assistant DutiesIntraoperative Technical FunctionsInformatics TechnologyRNFA DutiesPerioperative Environment Maintenance

Job description

Surgical 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 Functions 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. 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%25) Initiates and maintains positive relationships w/co-workers (10%25) Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment (10%25) Displays commitment to the mission of the hospital and its values (10%25) Performs patient assessment and assigns diagnosis based on recorded assessment data and current scientific and current research (20%25) Establishes plan of care and implements interventions in accordance w/carepaths, protocols, and standards of care and current research (15%25) Collaborates w/other health care providers in an interdisciplinary approach to provide care to the patient and family (5%25) Contributes to the educational development of staff, patients, family and self (5%25) Demonstrates progressive leadership and effective management (5%25) Provides education through role modeling and in-services to meet identified learning needs and to promote professionalism (5%25) Advances own professional development through self-directed learning, continuing education and participation in peer review (5%25) 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)

Education- Surgical Assistants Other Accredited Program Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant Program
Required Education- Physician Assistants Master's Degree from an accredited PA educational program – Required Education Qualifications- RNFA Graduation from an accredited RN Program
Required Completion of state approved RNFA program
Required Licenses and Certifications- RNFA Registered 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) Work Experience- Surgical Assistants Physician relations experience
Strongly Preferred Work Experience- Physician Assistant 1+ years as a PA
Strongly Preferred Experience Qualifications- RNFA 2+ years Perioperative nursing experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities for all Excellent interpersonal skills-Required Detail oriented with excellent organizational and analytical skills-Required Demonstrated skills related to Informatics Technology-Required Working knowledge of equipment with the ability to troubleshoot issues for resolution.
Required Additional Licenses and Certifications- Surgical Assistant National Certification Required National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Required Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) Required Licenses and Certifications-Physician Assistant Physician 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 Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly Lifting - Frequently (50 lbs) Carrying - Frequently (50 lbs) Pushing - Frequently (50 lbs) Pulling - Frequently (50 lbs) Physical Demands for all positions 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

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