Cardiovascular Surgical First Assistant

Cardiovascular Surgical First Assistant

The Cardiovascular Surgical First Assistant is responsible for assisting the physician throughout the intra-operative phase, as well as contributing to the delivery of quality patient care by working with other surgical team members during the preoperative and immediate postoperative phases.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Provides skilled assistance to the surgeon.
• Assists with individual operating room set up
• Assists with positioning, prepping and draping the patient.
• Communicates with the surgeon and health care team regarding patient's condition
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

Certified Surgical Assistant or college degree in health related field with five years of first assisting experience

CSTFA National Certification, AHA BCLS

Effective verbal and written communication skills, use of general patient care equipment, ability to adapt to changes in health care technology, demonstrates skilled assistance to the surgeon, credentialing through the medical staff

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