Cardiovascular Surgical First Assistant

Job Summary and Responsibilities

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

Where You''ll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI, CMS, Healthgrades, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.