Surgical First Assist - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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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.

Requirements

• Must have BS degree from an accredited College or University.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of 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