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Cardiac Surgical Specialist, Cardiothoracic, Full Time

University of Miami

Cardiac Surgical Specialist

The Cardiac Surgical Specialist provides assistance to the primary surgeon during a surgical procedure. The incumbent provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The Cardiac Surgical Specialist performs these functions during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations.

Core Job Functions:

  • Positions the patient to give the best exposure for the surgical procedure considering the patients comfort and safety.
  • Provides visualization of the operative site using proper techniques.
  • Utilizes appropriate techniques, permanent and temporary, to assist with hemostasis.
  • Participates in volume replacement or auto-transfusion techniques as appropriate.
  • Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes.
  • Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings.
  • Provides assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue.
  • Performs other duties as required.
  • Maintains established hospital policies, procedures, directives, quality, safety, environmental and infection control standards appropriate for this position.
  • Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant field required
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
  • Certification and Licensing: Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    • Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
    • Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
    • Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
    • Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

University of Miami
Vacancy posted 16 hours ago
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