Cardiothoracic PA — First Assistant in Open-Heart Surgery

Saint Michael's Medical Center; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 187,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Michael's Medical Center in Newark, NJ seeks a Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant to serve as First Assistant in the OR for Cardiothoracic cases. The CT PA will assist in pre- and post-operative care and manage devices like pacemakers and chest tubes.

Candidates must have an active PA license and BLS certification, with a minimum of three years CT-PA experience. A bilingual candidate is preferred but not required; compensation aligns with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Current and valid PA license.
• Current BLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintain.
• Bilingual preferred; but not required.
• Minimum of three years experience as a Cardiothoracic PA.

Responsibilities

• First Assistant in the OR for Cardiothoracic cases.
• Assist in pre-operative and post-operative management including pacemakers and chest tubes.
• Maintain professional standards, intra- and inter-team communication, and clinical skills such as labs and vitals.

Skills

PA License

BLS (AHA)

Bilingual

Cardiothoracic PA experience

Job description

Saint Michael's Medical Center in Newark, NJ seeks a Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant to serve as First Assistant in the OR for Cardiothoracic cases. The CT PA will assist in pre- and post-operative care and manage devices like pacemakers and chest tubes.

Candidates must have an active PA license and BLS certification, with a minimum of three years CT-PA experience. A bilingual candidate is preferred but not required; compensation aligns with a comprehensive benefits package.