Cardiothoracic PA: Open-Heart OR & Post-Op Care

Prime Healthcare; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 187,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Michael's Medical Center in Newark, NJ, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks a Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant to serve as First Assistant in the OR for Cardiothoracic cases. You will bring surgical skills for open and endoscopic vein harvesting and assist in perioperative care.

The role requires a current PA license and BLS, with at least three years of CT PA experience. Strong communication and patient management skills are essential, and bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• First Assistant in the OR for Cardiothoracic cases.
• Assist in pre-operative and post-operative patient management.
• Manage cardiac pacemakers, chest tubes and critical care procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication and patient interaction.

Skills

Surgical skills

Communication skills

Patient management

Venipuncture

Open-heart experience

Education

Current PA License

BLS Certification

Job description

Saint Michael's Medical Center in Newark, NJ, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks a Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant to serve as First Assistant in the OR for Cardiothoracic cases. You will bring surgical skills for open and endoscopic vein harvesting and assist in perioperative care.

The role requires a current PA license and BLS, with at least three years of CT PA experience. Strong communication and patient management skills are essential, and bilingual abilities are a plus.