MUSCP - Surgical Assistant - Surgery: Cardiothoracic Surgery (Charleston) Job at MUSC Health, Charleston, SC

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  • MUSC Health
  • Charleston, SC

Job Description

MUSCP - Surgical Assistant - Surgery: Cardiothoracic Surgery

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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.

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 Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001068 COM SURG CT Adult Cardiac Surgery CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-22

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work 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 years Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

If 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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Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Entry level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Health Care Provider
  • Industries

    Hospitals and Health Care

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Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Shift work,

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