RN - 19461165
About The Position
The Cardiac Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) supports surgical teams during cardiac procedures. The role requires expertise in chest exposure and closing techniques, and the ability to independently perform vein harvesting for coronary artery bypass grafts (CABGs). The position also involves scrubbing and circulating complex cardiac surgeries, including CABGs, structural heart cases, minimally invasive procedures, and heart failure cases. Familiarity with DaVinci robotic surgery cases is preferred but not mandatory. The position is located at a facility in New York. Availability is required for 36 or 48 hours per week, primarily on weekdays, with scheduled shifts from 7 AM to 7 PM or 11 AM to 11 PM. On-call responsibilities are required as needed by the unit.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Cardiac RNFA.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification.
- Experience with telemetry.
Nice To Haves
- Experience assisting with DaVinci robotic cases.
- Experience with heart transplant procedures.
Responsibilities
- Assist with chest exposure and closure during surgical procedures.
- Independently perform vein harvesting for CABGs.
- Scrub and circulate complex cardiac surgeries, including CABGs, structural heart cases, minimally invasive procedures, and heart failure cases.
- Participate in on-call responsibilities as needed by the unit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
