Cardiac Surgery First Assistant – Open-Heart Procedures

Ctsnet, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ctsnet, Inc. is seeking an experienced surgeon (MD/DO) for an Assistant Only role in adult cardiac surgery located at Scripps Health in La Jolla, California. This position exclusively focuses on first assisting during intraoperative procedures to support the primary attending surgeon.

Key responsibilities include being the primary surgical assistant for cardiac procedures, complying with surgical team regulations, and participating in call coverage for emergencies and weekend cases. Candidates must have an unrestricted medical license and the ability to maintain clinical privileges.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted Medical License to practice in California.
• Ability to maintain active surgical assisting clinical privileges.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary surgical first assistant for adult cardiac procedures.
• Fulfill surgical team compliance requirements.
• Participate in call coverage for emergencies and weekend cases.

Skills

Surgical First Assistance

Compliance with Regulations

Emergency Response

Education

Degree from accredited Medical School (MD/DO)

Job description

Ctsnet, Inc. is seeking an experienced surgeon (MD/DO) for an Assistant Only role in adult cardiac surgery located at Scripps Health in La Jolla, California. This position exclusively focuses on first assisting during intraoperative procedures to support the primary attending surgeon.

Key responsibilities include being the primary surgical assistant for cardiac procedures, complying with surgical team regulations, and participating in call coverage for emergencies and weekend cases. Candidates must have an unrestricted medical license and the ability to maintain clinical privileges.