UofL Health
Location
Louisville, Kentucky
The Certified Surgical First Assist will support surgeons during thoracic and cardiovascular operations by performing tasks such as tissue retraction, vessel harvesting, and wound closure. They are also responsible for managing preoperative and postoperative patient care duties within the surgical team.
Candidates must hold current certification and licensure in the state of Kentucky. Previous professional experience in surgical assisting is required for this position.
Summary: UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.
Assist the surgeon during a thoracic or cardiovascular operation by performing duties such as tissue retraction, insertion of tubes and intravenous lines, or closure of surgical wounds. Perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrate ability to communicate surgeon’s preferences & specific patient needs to surgical team. Dissect tissue to open the chest (if privileges allow) Harvest native vessel(s) used for bypass or other conduit (endoscopic vein harvest preferred) Dissect vessel branches Suture and close tissue Suction primary and peripheral surgical sites Assist with placement of sutures, needle drives, etc. during sections of the operation involving multiple simultaneous suture lines Verify the identity of patient or operative site Assist with placement of catheters for temporary cardiopulmonary bypass Assist with temporary positioning of the heart, lungs, etc. to create surgery working space Suture tissue to close the chest (if privileges allow) Other surgical assistance as required by the surgeon Evening and/or weekend call coverage Other duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS Hospital or clinic environment with frequent exposure to electricity, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, infectious waste, fumes or gases, radiation, occasional exposure to laser and constant exposure to blood borne pathogens and biological. Additional
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Current certification and licensure in the state of Kentucky as required Previous professional experience in surgical assisting required UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. With more than 14,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. Please login into Workday and search for Job Hub.
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