Join Cleveland Clinic's Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Cardiovascular Surgical First Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting in the operating room while under the surgeon's supervision. This role requires someone who can multitask in a fast-paced environment. You will have the opportunity to work with our skilled surgeons during cardiovascular and thoracic procedures. A Cardiovascular First Assistant is familiar with operative trends and surgical technologies. Your primary duties will include:

• Providing care to patients.

• Assisting in the operating room.

• Reviewing patients charts and communicating preoperative data to the surgeon.

• Assisting with setting up all surgical instruments prior to the procedure.

The ideal caregiver is someone who:

• Is a team player.

• Has excellent communication skills.

• Can adapt to change.

• Has an interest in growing leadership skills.

• Can critically think and problem solve for patients' best interests.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to build their career while being a part of our cardiac program. Cleveland Clinic will assist you by providing flexible self-scheduling. In addition, our team attends conferences and supports continuing education. Join our family-oriented team and discover Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital while working in this rewarding department.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Job Description:

• Facilitate the delivery of nursing care to patients in compliance with hospital and nursing service policies and AORN Standards of Care/Practice.

• Performs operative duties and assistance under the direct supervision of the surgeon.

• Functions primarily as a first or second assistant during cardiovascular and thoracic operative procedures. Participates as first or second assistant in other surgical specialties as requested.

• Participates in patient education and assists with patient transportation activities as required.

• Reviews preoperative patient data with each surgeon.

• Assists in setting up and cleaning surgical suite, as necessary, to be certain all supplies, equipment, and instruments are available

• Maintains knowledge of operative trends and advances in surgical technologies.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduate of an approved physician assistant program OR

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Assistant program OR

• Completion of the Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) course.

Certifications:

• BLS from AHA required, ACLS preferred.

• Prefer Certification for First Assisting per regulatory body.

Complexity of Work:

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.

• Knowledge of physiological and anatomical aspects of surgical procedures to include surgical competency in vein harvesting.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of one year of operating room experience

• To substitute for formal training as Surgical Assistant or Registered Nurse First Assist, must have at least three years recent experience in first assisting with cardiovascular and cardiothoracic procedures.

• Endoscopic vein harvesting experience preferred.

• Completion of military surgical assistant program will meet the requirements of an accredited Surgical Assistant training program.

Physical Requirements:

• Have exceptional dexterity and quick response ability.

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and ginger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.

• Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.

• Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.

• Able to safely transport patients on stretchers to bed using good body mechanics.

• Works extended hours, as necessary.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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