CT Surgery Operating Room and Clinic APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Cardiac And Thoracic Surgery Operating Room And Clinic App

Join our team of top-notch medical professionals and provide world-class care to patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgeries. We are seeking a skilled and experienced CT Surgery Operating Room and clinic APP to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate has experience in the operating room and clinical settings, with a preference for EVH experience. This role does not require any night shifts, or regular weekend shifts, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional care in a team environment. (We do have weeknight and weekend call coverage for the OR)

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a First or Second Assistant during cardiac surgeries.
• Assist surgeons with patient positioning, draping, suturing, and tissue handling.
• Prepare and manage surgical instruments and equipment.
• Assist with the setup and breakdown of the operating room.
• Support surgeons during minimally invasive procedures.
• Collaborate closely with the surgical team to ensure efficiency and safety.
• See patients independently and alongside surgeons in outpatient clinics, and assume responsibility for all preoperative work-ups for surgical patients.
• See postoperative patients in clinic, with the potential for wound care and debridement.
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records.
• Follow all hospital policies and safety protocols.

Required Skills:

• Strong clinical assessment and surgical skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a surgical team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of sterile techniques and infection control protocols.
• Attention to detail and ability to thrive in high-pressure situations.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing schedules.

Schedule:

Starting schedule: 4-day work week. Split between clinic and OR at manager's discretion, based on training needs. Schedule is typically 4, 10 hour shifts. Potential to move to three 12-hr shifts, eligibility and timing to be determined at manager's discretion.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college or university.
• Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.

Licenses and Certifications:

• PA - Physician Assistant State Licensure and
• BLS - Basic Life Support and
• DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $89.01 - $117.94 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.