First Assistant/Physician Assistant -CVOR, Full Time, Flex Shift, Job #1755178
About The Position
The Cardiovascular/Physician Assistant (CVOR PA) is expected to be quality-driven and a productive member of a cohesive team, dedicated to providing optimum patient care. This role requires the highest degree of professional judgment, exercised under the direct supervision and guidance of a licensed physician. The CVOR PA must maintain a professional attitude toward patients and demonstrate mature independent problem-solving to meet patient needs. Understanding of procedures, policies, and documentation is crucial to ensure compliance with hospital standards of care. The position requires experience in independent endoscopic vein harvesting, first and second assisting with opening and closing, and CPB cannulation and de-cannulation. Preferred experience includes endoscopic and/or open radial artery harvesting and percutaneous cannulation.
Requirements
- State of Florida Physician Assistant License, Active
- Surgical Assistant Certification from an accredited school/national certification board
- Cardiovascular surgery experience required (minimum of 1 year)
- Must clear background and drug test
Nice To Haves
- Endoscopic and/or open radial artery harvesting
- Percutaneous cannulation experience
Responsibilities
- Independently perform endoscopic vein harvesting
- First and second assisting with opening and closing
- First and second assisting with CPB cannulation and de-cannulation
- Dress and debride surgical incisions
- Perform cardiac resuscitation and defibrillation as indicated
- Educate patients and their families about their cardiac surgical procedure
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients on the cardiac surgery service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
