Cardiovascular Surgical First Assistant
US-TN-CHATTANOOGA
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 472286
Type: Day
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Overview: 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(tm), CMS, Healthgrades(r), 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. Responsibilities: Cardiovascular Surgical First Assistant Days with call The 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. Qualifications: Certified Surgical Assistant program 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
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