Certified Surgical First Assistant

Cardiovascular, Thoracic, and Vascular (CTV) Surgical First Assist

***Hourly rate does not include CVOR differential

***Sign on bonus of $10,000.00 for candidates with one year or more experience

***Relocation reimbursement of $7,000.00 based on our guidelines

Job Summary: This position is for an open heart team member, so open heart experience is preferred. Busy Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular (CTV) programs. The CVOR CSFA works as a First Assist to Cardiovascular Surgeons. Some common procedures that the CSFA will first assist on are coronary artery bypass, aortic valve replacement and mitral valve surgery. 250 open heart cases a year. The CSFA will autonomously harvest vein for CVOR and vascular cases. Other job duties include assisting with all CTV cases. The CSFA plays a hands-on role in surgical procedures by controlling bleeding, suturing incisions and wounds, and intervening if complications arise.

The Operating Room has up to 12 anesthesia provided rooms, including 2 Open Heart rooms and 1 Urology room equipped with fluoroscopy. Specialty services include ENT/ORAL, General, Plastic, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, Urology, Thoracic/Vascular, Neurosurgery, Pain, Open Heart, Robotics and endoscopic, and minimally invasive surgery by specialty. The Operating Room strives to meet the surgical needs of the surrounding counties and its physicians by providing compassionate, high quality surgical services ranging from ambulatory procedures to high acuity procedures for adults and pediatrics.

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of Americas Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

Minimum Requirements:

• One to two years of CVOR experience is required.
• Mainly focused on CVOR, Vascular, and Thoracic services.
• Robotic experience would be a plus.
• Knowledge of current trends and techniques in nursing.
• Possesses the ability to relate effectively to patients, their families, physicians, staff, and all others using proper channels of communication.
• Recognizes the importance of being a professional role model for others.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the units/ areas/ departments policies and procedures.
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.