MUSCP - Surgical Assistant - Surgery Cardiothoracic Surgery
MUSCP - Surgical Assistant - Surgery Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Job Description Summary
The Department of Surgery Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is actively recruiting for a Surgical Assistant.Entity
University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and FinancialsWorker Type
EmployeeWorker SubType
RegularCost Center
CC001068 COM SURG CT Adult Cardiac Surgery CCPay Rate Type
SalaryPay Grade
Health22Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
Job Duties:
25 Function as First Assistant in all aspects of Cardiac surgical procedures
25 Harvest the Greater Saphenous Vein or Radial Artery via an Endoscopic or open technique.
25 Suturing of all surgical wounds using accepted techniques or as directed by the attending
surgeon. Insertion of required tubes lines drains including arterial venous chest drains or
Intra Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP) as directed by surgeon. Removes IABP or chest tubes
when appropriate.
25 Confirms with the surgeon and all members of the surgical team the correct patient and operative site(s) through a time out procedure. Identifies unsafe patient care practices and assumes responsibility for intervention. Serves as a clinical expert and educator to nurses and those who come to learn. Assists with the orientation of new coworkers and Physician Assistants with regard to Endoscopic Vein Harvesting and first assisting. Provides direct patient care when necessary during emergent situations.
Additional Job Description
Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 2 yearsCurrent American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is requiredIf you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
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