About this opportunity
University Hospitals lists this Surgical Assistant, Rnfa Or Physician Assistant -Or opportunity in city of chardon, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Schedule - M-F plus call (on average on call is one day per week)
Must be able to repond within 30 minutes when on call
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%)
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- RNFA
Applies 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- RNFA
Excellent 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 Jobs
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- 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
Worksite address
city of chardon, OH, 44024, US
Who can apply
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