Certified Surgical First Assist, Mary And Elizabeth Hospital, Robotics, 6:30A-5P
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Job Description
Primary Location:
Mary and Elizabeth - UMC
Address:
1850 Bluegrass AveLouisville, KY 40215
Shift:
Job Description 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.
Job Description:
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 Job Description:
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Current certification and licensure in the state of Kentucky as required
Previous professional experience in surgical assisting required
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