Surgical Assistant - Cardiac OR - Aultman Health Foundation

Cardiovascular Operating Room & Hybrid Operating Room (CVOR/HBOR)

The cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) consists of four (4) high tech operating rooms and one (1) hybrid operating room (HBOR).

HBOR

As the most technologically advanced room in the organization, the HBOR is a sterile operating room with additional advanced imaging technology. The HBOR is primarily used by our vascular surgeons and interventional cardiologists for open surgical procedures (cardiac and vascular), as well as percutaneous/minimally invasive “needlestick” procedures.

Patients experiencing severe aortic stenosis may be candidates for a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a procedure that enables us to replace the aortic valve without opening the chest. Our vascular surgeons can also use the HBOR to provide a variety of minimally invasive procedures such as endovascular aneurysm repairs (EVAR) along with serving patients with peripheral obstructive diseases.

CVOR

We perform open cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgeries within the CVOR. We operate on patients with heart valve disease, multi-vessel coronary disease, lung cancer and patients needing direct vessel repair. Procedures include:

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery.

Heart valve repairs or replacements.

Maze procedures.

Video-assisted and robotic lung surgery.

Carotid endarterectomies.

Fistula creations.

PURPOSE OF POSITION
The primary purpose of the Cardiac SA is to provide experienced clinical technical and leadership skills in the role of the First Assistant.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS
· Serves as a consultant in all aspects of Cardiothoracic/vascular procedures, equipment operation, instruments and supplies in the CVOR.

· Seeks out additional educational opportunities to increase current clinical expertise related to cardiothoracic/vascular surgeries.
· Maintains proficiency in the roles of the 1st and 2nd assistant roles.
· Demonstrates skill in holding tissue, suturing, providing exposure, knowledge of appropriate instrumentation for each tissue type.
· Exceptional knowledge of anatomy.
· Collaborates with all team members

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Surgical Assisting/Scrub Tech First Assist
• Prior Experience Preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
· 7:00am – 3:30pm M-F or hours as required by the job. On call weekends, holidays, and off -shifts
· Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.
· Sitting/standing/moving about during working hours

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