Lead Cardiac Surgical Asst Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Washington, DC (Job ID req36728)

Description

Provides supervision and technical guidance to the surgical assistants and cardiac staff. Works as first or second assistant during open heart and other vascular and thoracic surgical procedures under the direction of the attending physician. Assists with the pre-and post- operative care of the cardiac surgical patient. May assist the Chief and Assistant Chief in the coordination of case load and assignments as well as providing direction and assistance to the more junior staff, including Cardiac Surgical Assistants. May perform harvest procedure(s) at a facility other than WHC.
Education

• Associate's degree or higher level degree required or
• Equivalent training such as graduation from National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA), Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program, RN First Assistant program, foreign medical school, or directly related discipline required

• 5-7 years experience as a Surgery Assistant or equivalent required
• Minimum of two years' experience in an active cardiac program exhibiting a high degree of understanding regarding hemodynamic principles for the cardiac patient and how they relate to patient management required
• Experience demonstrating the ability to assess these parameters and precisely relay the information to the appropriate physician or support personnel required

• Licensed Surgical Assistant in the District of Columbia required
• Health Services \ Certified Surgical Assist - CSA from the National Surgical Assistants Association required or
• Equivalent certification, licensure or degree required