MUSCP - Surgical Assistant - Surgery: Cardiothoracic Surgery

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical First Assistant is responsible for the performance of direct patient care and services under the direct supervision of all attending physicians assigned. The duties include being the First Assistant in all aspects of surgical procedures, suturing of all surgical wounds using accepted techniques, or as directed by the attending surgeon as well as other duties. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.

Requirements

• Must have BS degree from an accredited College or University.
• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years experience in a Cardiac Surgical setting.
• Certification as a surgical assistant by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

Responsibilities

• Function as First Assistant in all aspects of Cardiac surgical procedures.
• Harvest the Greater Saphenous Vein or Radial Artery via an Endoscopic or open technique.
• Suturing of all surgical wounds using accepted techniques, or as directed by the attending surgeon. Insertion of required tubes, lines, drains including arterial, venous, chest drains or Intra Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP), as directed by surgeon. Removes IABP or chest tubes when appropriate.
• Confirms with the surgeon and all members of the surgical team, the correct patient and operative site(s) through a "time out" procedure. Identifies unsafe patient care practices, and assumes responsibility for intervention. Serves as a clinical expert and educator to nurses and those who come to learn. Assists with the orientation of new coworkers and Physician Assistants with regard to Endoscopic Vein Harvesting and first assisting. Provides direct patient care when necessary during emergent situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees