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.
