Cardiac Surgery First Assistant – Open-Heart Procedures

No Place To Be; California (MO); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation is seeking an experienced surgeon (MD/DO) for an Assistant Only role in adult cardiac surgery, specifically focused on intraoperative first assisting in La Jolla, California. The role supports the primary attending surgeon during highly regulated extracorporeal bypass and open-heart procedures.

Key responsibilities include being the primary surgical first assistant for various adult cardiac procedures, ensuring compliance with surgical team requirements, and participating in a structured call schedule to support emergencies. Candidates must possess a degree from an accredited medical school and an unrestricted medical license in California.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Medical School (MD or DO).
• Unrestricted Medical License to practice in California.
• Must obtain and maintain active surgical assisting clinical privileges.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary surgical first assistant for adult cardiac procedures.
• Fulfill surgical team compliance as mandated by regulations.
• Participate in a structured call schedule for emergencies.

Education

Degree from an accredited Medical School (MD or DO)

Job description

Stryker Corporation is seeking an experienced surgeon (MD/DO) for an Assistant Only role in adult cardiac surgery, specifically focused on intraoperative first assisting in La Jolla, California. The role supports the primary attending surgeon during highly regulated extracorporeal bypass and open-heart procedures.

Key responsibilities include being the primary surgical first assistant for various adult cardiac procedures, ensuring compliance with surgical team requirements, and participating in a structured call schedule to support emergencies. Candidates must possess a degree from an accredited medical school and an unrestricted medical license in California.