PA - 15567202
About The Position
Under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, the Cardiovascular Surgery PA-C or APRN-RNFA will perform cardiovascular surgical preparation procedures, per-operative and post-operative procedures, and assists in performing cardiovascular surgical procedures. Provide patient and family with pre-operative education, answer questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification. Obtain and perform history and physical examinations. Record and interpret pertinent data (labs, diagnostic studies, discharge summaries, progress notes, etc.) including writing orders and discharges. First assisting in cardiovascular surgery, vein and radial artery harvesting, first assisting with CABG, valve, aortic and thoracic surgery. Ability to perform general peri-surgical procedures in the hospital and clinic. Admit patients, attend rounds, complete discharge summaries with medication reconciliation and appropriate follow-up. Management of patients both pre- and post-implantation for Ventricular Assist Devices and Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Management of patients undergoing Trans Catheter Valve Procedures. Schedule Details: Monday through Friday Weeknight on call responsibilities with rotating weekend coverage Campuses covered: AdventHealth Orlando & AdventHealth Celebration
Requirements
- Master’s degree in physician assistant studies or APRN
- Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) experience
- Practicing experience as a cardiothoracic/cardiovascular surgery PA or APRN-RNFA
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and patients
- Strong communication skills
- Strong medical decision-making skills
- Current, valid Florida PA-C or APRN license or ability to obtain
- RNFA required for APRN
- Accreditation by NCCPA or other nationally recognized certification organizations
- BLS and ACLS
Responsibilities
- Perform cardiovascular surgical preparation procedures
- Perform per-operative and post-operative procedures
- Assist in performing cardiovascular surgical procedures
- Provide patient and family with pre-operative education
- Answer questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification
- Obtain and perform history and physical examinations
- Record and interpret pertinent data (labs, diagnostic studies, discharge summaries, progress notes, etc.) including writing orders and discharges
- First assist in cardiovascular surgery, vein and radial artery harvesting, first assisting with CABG, valve, aortic and thoracic surgery
- Perform general peri-surgical procedures in the hospital and clinic
- Admit patients, attend rounds, complete discharge summaries with medication reconciliation and appropriate follow-up
- Manage patients both pre- and post-implantation for Ventricular Assist Devices and Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- Manage patients undergoing Trans Catheter Valve Procedures
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
