CT Surgery Operating Room and Clinic APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

46d•$89 - $118•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team of top-notch medical professionals and provide world-class care to patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgeries. We are seeking a skilled and experienced CT Surgery Operating Room and clinic APP to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate has experience in the operating room and clinical settings, with a preference for EVH experience. This role does not require any night shifts, or regular weekend shifts, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional care in a team environment. (We do have weeknight and weekend call coverage for the OR)

Requirements

Experience in the operating room and clinical settings
PA - Physician Assistant State Licensure
BLS - Basic Life Support
DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration
Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college or university.
Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.

Nice To Haves

EVH experience

Responsibilities

Serve as a First or Second Assistant during cardiac surgeries.
Assist surgeons with patient positioning, draping, suturing, and tissue handling.
Prepare and manage surgical instruments and equipment.
Assist with the setup and breakdown of the operating room.
Support surgeons during minimally invasive procedures.
Collaborate closely with the surgical team to ensure efficiency and safety.
See patients independently and alongside surgeons in outpatient clinics, and assume responsibility for all preoperative work-ups for surgical patients.
See postoperative patients in clinic, with the potential for wound care and debridement.
Maintain detailed and accurate patient records.
Follow all hospital policies and safety protocols.
Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty.
Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients.
Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.
Administers medications according to the formulary protocol or upon patient-specific approval from the supervising physician, or transmits orally or in writing on a patient’s record, a prescription from the supervising physician to a person who may furnish such medication.
Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.
Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
Obtains informed consent, as indicated.
Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications.
After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room (OR).
Acts as first or second assistant under the supervision of an approved supervising physician.
Performs surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician.
Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.
Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.