Surgical First Assist - CSFA

Surgical First Assist - CSFA

Profession: Certified First Assist

Specialty: Cardiovascular OR

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 10 Hour Days

Hours per Shift: 40

Experience: Minimum 2 years of CV experience

License: Active BLS and ACLS

Certifications: Preferred CNOR, PALSS

Must-Have:

Experience with CABG, TAVR, AVR, MVR, sternotomy, thoracotomy/thoracoscopy, VATs, aortic repairs, fistulas, peripheral cases, fem-pops, carotid endarterectomies, and Robotics (thoracic)Comfortable placing Swan and central linesExperience with high-level neuro surgeries and Robotics (DaVinci XI and DV5)IV starts and scrub experience preferredWilling to work in a fast-paced environment

Description:The role includes managing procedures within a cardiovascular OR.You will participate in various cases, including open-heart surgeries and robotic surgeries.The position requires flexibility as you will work in the main OR and handle pediatric and adult cases.The OR facilitates a collaborative team environment with surgeons, surgical techs, and other essential personnel.You will be responsible for a range of tasks including assisting in surgeries and ensuring patient safety.The position involves being on call every third day and every third weekend.There may be holiday on-call responsibilities as well.A charge nurse will oversee operations without taking patient assignments.The environment is dynamic, necessitating adaptability across various surgical specialties.You will be supporting multiple case types, ensuring high standards of surgical care.