Surgical Assistant or RNFA- Labor and Delivery

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.

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.
• 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 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

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) Require

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