SA, RNFA, or PA- ORA Brief Overview: 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: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.Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.Qualifications:Education: 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) (Required Upon Hire) or National certification from Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) (Required Upon Hire) or National certification from American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) (Required Upon Hire)Physical Demands:Standing FrequentlyWalking FrequentlySitting RarelyLifting Frequently up to 50 lbsCarrying Frequently up to 50 lbsPushing Frequently up to 50 lbsPulling Frequently up to 50 lbsClimbing Occasionally up to 50 lbsBalancing OccasionallyStooping FrequentlyKneeling FrequentlyCrouching FrequentlyCrawling OccasionallyReaching FrequentlyHandling FrequentlyGrasping FrequentlyFeeling ConstantlyTalking ConstantlyHearing ConstantlyRepetitive Motions ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination ConstantlyTravel Requirements: 10%Primary Location: United States-Ohio-BeachwoodWork Locations: 3999 Richmond Road Beachwood 44122Job: Technician / Patient CareOrganization: Ahuja Medical CenterSchedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: RegularShift: VariableJob Type: StandardJob Level: ProfessionalTravel: NoRemote Work: NoJob Posting: May 22, 2026, 7:33:42 PM