First Assistant/Physician Assistant -CVOR, Full Time, Flex Shift, Job #1755178

Position Summary:

Cardiovascular/Physician Assistant (CVOR PA) must be quality driven and have proven ability to be a productive member of a cohesive team of peers, dedicated to providing optimum patient care; must exercise the highest degree of professional judgment under the direct supervision and guidance of a licensed physician; must maintain a professional attitude toward patients and exercise mature independent problem solving to meet the needs of the patients; must demonstrate understanding of procedures, policies and documentation required to ensure compliance with hospital standards of care.

Cardiovascular/Physician Assistant (CVOR PA) must be experienced in the following: independent endoscopic vein harvesting, first and second assisting with opening and closing, CPB cannulation and de-cannulation, preferred but not required endoscopic and/or open radial artery harvesting and percutaneous cannulation experience.

Position Qualification:

Required clinical duties the CVOR PA will independently perform the following:

• Endoscopic vein harvesting
• Preferred but not required open/endoscopic radial artery harvesting.
• First and second assisting with opening and closing
• First and second assisting with CPB cannulation and de-cannulation
• Dress and debride surgical incisions.
• Perform cardiac resuscitation and defibrillation as indicated.
• Educate patients and their families about their cardiac surgical procedure.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients on the cardiac surgery service.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

State of Florida Physician Assistant License, Active

• Surgical Assistant Certification from an accredited school/national certification board
• Cardiovascular surgery experience required (minimum of 1 year)

Must clear background and drug test required.