Surgical Assistant
Willoughby, Ohio
West Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Surgical Assistant (Travel)

Location: Willoughby, Ohio
Contract Length: 12 weeks (interpreted as weeks)
Schedule:

• 4x10 hour shifts, Monday through Friday
• Minimum of 1 weekday call shift per week
• Minimum of 1 weekend call shift per month

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association only) – Required for clinical positions
• Valid Permanent Professional License – Primary source verification within 30 days of start; temporary licenses not accepted
• License/Certificate Verification – Must be current and verified

Health & Immunization Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine: Proof preferred but not required; medical or religious exemptions accepted
• MMR: Positive titers within last 15 years required; booster protocol applies if low titer
• Varicella: Positive titers within last 15 years required; booster protocol applies if low titer
• Hepatitis B: Proof of full series, partial series, or signed declination (agency form acceptable); no childhood vaccines allowed
• Tdap: Vaccination within last 10 years; no declinations accepted
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct-Mar); declination requires mask-wearing and completion of specific forms
• 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Negative test within last 6 months; if positive, clear chest x-ray and current TB questionnaire required
• Fit Test: Completed within 1 year of start; specific approved respirator models required
• Physical/Health Statement: Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year stating ability to work without restrictions

Background & Verification Requirements

• Criminal Background Check: Within 6 months, including Social Security Trace, County searches, National Criminal Sweep, and Sex Offender check
• Ohio Fingerprints: Required; different requirements depending on residency duration in Ohio
• National Database Criminal Background Check: For Ohio residents to meet fingerprint requirements
• OIG Search: To be completed within 6 months prior to start
• SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC Screening: To be completed within 6 months prior to start
• Drug Screen: 10-panel urine drug screen within 60 days of start; instant drug screens not accepted
• Employment Verification: Verification of employment within last 5 years through third-party; attestations not allowed
• Education Verification: Highest level of education verified through third-party; international equivalency required if applicable

Skills & Competency Requirements

• UHS Skills Checklist: Clinical skill-specific checklist completed within 1 year prior to start (initial hire only)
• UHS Competency Exam: Must score at least 80%; completed within 1 year prior to start (initial hire only)
• UHS Core Competencies: Includes HIPAA, Joint Commission-NPSG, OSHA topics; 80% passing score required; completed within 1 year prior to start (initial hire only)
• UHS Module Completion Certificate: Completion of required safety and compliance training modules prior to clearance; annual renewal required

Additional Requirements

• UHS Provider Privileges Letter: Confirms temporary privileges to work/perform procedures (handled by UH)
• UHS I-9 Attestation: Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
• UHS Badge Photo: Recent headshot (shoulders up, plain background, JPEG format)
• Submission Packet: Resume, 2 professional references (within last 2 years), job application, and UH employment history form required for submission

This position requires compliance with all listed certifications, health screenings, background checks, and competency verifications prior to onboarding.