Surgical Assistant

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

You must be willing to float, work weekends, and generally just be very flexible.

Required Skills/Experience: Required Skills: Vascular, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm repair, Arteriovenous fistula repair, Carotid artery stenting, Carotid Endarterectomy, Endovascular Aneurysm Repair, Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR), TAVR (Transaortic Valve Replacement), Cardiovascular, Aortic Aneurysm repair, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), ECMO insertion/decannulation, Endoscopic vein harvesting, Mitral valve replacement, Pericardial window, Ventricular Assist Device (VAD), Surgical First Assist Skills, Apply tourniquet as ordered, Assist to secure drainage system to tissue, Clamping/cauterizing vessels or tissues, Counting sponges & related items with circulating nurse, Cut Tissue, Digital manipulation of tissue, Direct digital pressure, Dissect common femoral artery and bifurcate, Harvest saphenous vein, including skin incision, Insert drainage tubes, Manipulation of surgical materials (loops, tags), Starting Peripheral IV’s, Suctioning, irrigation, sponging, Suturing all wound layers including muscle and fascia, Tying/ligating clamped vessels or tissues, Wound dressing; liquid or spray occlusive, Professional Knowledge and Skills, Aseptic Technique, Isolation Precautions, Sterilization/Disinfection, Surgery Cases, Cardiac, Work Settings, CVOR, Transplant, Heart, Thoracic, Lung resection, Thoracotomy, VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery)

Shift & Scheduling: -Call Requirements: 2 call days a week -Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend (subject to change to every third or forth)