CARDIAC OR Physician Assistant/RNFA

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a skilled OR Physician Assistant/RNFA to join their cardiac OR team. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with cardiac surgeons and OR nursing staff, assisting in complex cardiac surgeries such as coronary artery bypass grafting and valve repairs. The role also includes performing endoscopic and open harvesting of veins and arteries, as well as collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care. If you have a passion for cardiac surgery and want to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in Maryland.
• 2 years of experience caring for cardiac surgery patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist cardiothoracic surgeons during complex cardiac surgeries.
• Perform tissue handling and chest closure during procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Endovascular vein harvest proficiency

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program

Certification as a Physician Assistant (NCCPA)

Job description

Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled OR physician assistant/RNFA to join our cardiac OR team. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to partner with cardiac surgeons and OR Nursing staff.

Schedule:

• Four ten-hour clinical shifts/week
• On-call requirement during non-routine working hours to assist attending physicians in urgent and emergency procedures

Responsibilities:

• Assist cardiothoracic surgeons during surgical procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair/replacement, and other complex cardiac surgeries
• Perform tissue handling including making incisions, retracting, dissecting, tying, ligating, stapling, suturing and providing hemostasis
• Perform chest closure, including chest wires when indicated. Routinely closes the leg and chest soft tissue layers. Assists in transporting the patient from the O.R. to the CVSICU/ PACU
• Perform endoscopic or open harvesting of the saphenous vein during coronary artery bypass procedures and preparation of the vein for bypass
• Perform endoscopic or open harvesting of the radial artery during coronary artery bypass procedures and prepares radial artery for bypass
• First or second assisting with cannulation, graft anastomosis, valve placement, decannulation, femoral access catheters (including IABP) or any other task of open-heart procedures

Requirements:

• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of Maryland.
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Certification as a Physician Assistant (NCCPA).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prior experience of 2 years caring for cardiac surgery patient population and proficiency in performing endovascular vein harvest (including arterial harvest) is preferred.